Who it's for
Best for ages 1-12
Discovery Depot Children’s Museum
Published June 2026. Editorial oversight by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
Image credits
- Photo by David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA via Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-2.0
About Discovery Depot Children’s Museum
A 15,000-square-foot children's museum with a working Ferris wheel, water play, a real caboose, and STEM-packed exhibits.
Open since 1999, Discovery Depot is built to inspire wonder and excitement for learning, with two floors of hands-on exhibits for children aged 1 to 12.
What you'll see and do - Ride and explore the large-scale Ferris Wheel and Ferris Junction Village - Get creative in the Blick Art Studio - Splash at WAVES, the upstairs water feature, and experiment in the OSF Children's Hospital Science Classroom - Climb aboard a real caboose and play in the enclosed Kids Crossing playground
Attraction Details
Facilities
- Wheelchair access
Events at Discovery Depot Children’s Museum
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Pinatas
May 2, 2026
Attendees can celebrate Cinco De Mayo by making pinatas ($1 with admission).
Sun Catcher Collages
May 3, 2026
Create beautiful flower sun catchers for free with admission.
Magic Flowers!
May 9, 2026
Enjoy a magical flower activity, free with admission.
Muffins, Mugs & Memories with Mom
May 10, 2026
A special morning for moms with muffins, mugs, and playful memories, priced at $1.50 with admission.
Science Saturday - Fizzing Flowers
May 16, 2026
Explore science through a fun fizzing flowers experiment.
Scratch Art!
May 17, 2026
Engage in creative scratch art creations for free with admission.
Celebrate 30 Years with Discovery Depot!
May 21, 2026
Celebrate 30 years with cupcakes, cards, crafts, and photo opportunities, free with admission.
It's Our Birthday! Hooray!
May 23, 2026
Receive 30% off admission all day long to celebrate 30 years in Galesburg.
Plan Your Visit
Family-tested advice for a smoother day at Discovery Depot Children’s Museum.
Getting there
Discovery Depot Children’s Museum is at 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401. Check the operator's site for parking and transit options.
Pro tip
Pack snacks, refillable water bottles and a portable charger to keep the day running smoothly.
Directions
Discovery Depot Children’s Museum
128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Last updated 6/23/2026
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