Discovery Depot Children's Museum, Galesburg

About Discovery Depot Children's Museum

Discovery Depot Children's Museum sits across the street from Galesburg's Amtrak Station, where visitors with Amtrak tickets receive 20% off admission according to discoverydepot.org. Children ages 1 through 12 explore diverse hands-on exhibits including the Waves Water Room and farm displays, with an outdoor playground for active play. The museum emphasizes literacy, science, engineering, technology, mathematics, fine arts, and cultural education through interactive learning. Visitors typically spend two to four hours here and can access wireless internet, coffee, and snacks. The museum offers weekly and monthly programs for all ages, birthday party hosting with rental of the classroom and science lab, and field trip options with group rates. Located in downtown Galesburg near Seminary Street shops and Knox College, Discovery Depot charges admission with senior and military discounts available. Amtrak passengers save 20% with their ticket at discoverydepot.org.