Discovery Depot Children's Museum
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If it's been a few years since you've been here, its totally remodeled and a thousand times better. Fantastic place to bring your kids, indoors and out, lots to see and do. They now have little mockups of a bank, grocery store, pizzeria, vet clinic to name a few. There is even an art center inside as well as model ferris wheel, farm simulator and wind generated learning stations. Outside you'll find a playground and a train car complete with radio so you can hear real radio traffic from local BNSF railroad. They also have summer programs that reach kids about various fun things like, fashion, secret agent creating etc. Truly something for kids of all ages. Believe it's $6 per kid per day, or yearly memberships are like $100, completely worth it. They have a small area to sell gifts and toys and snacks. Great family fun.
Kevin ZuccoKevin Zucco
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Took my 3 yr old & 4 yr old cousin! They did not want to leave. It was $24 for 2 kids & one adult. It wasn't busy on Saturday 12-3, but enough that they had to share a few times. Outdoor playground was mostly in shade 😀 monkey bars were little tricky, but they went crazy on everything else! Wish they would fix lighted Ferris wheel by restrooms. Maybe a slide coming down from puppy room? Air conditioning was my best friend since it was heat index of over 100! Oh water fountain outside would be nice too 😁 hard to get pics because kids were running so quickly. All slept hard that night!!
Amanda BjoAmanda Bjo
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Absolutely a great place to bring kids from 2-8 years old or older. A lot of cool things to do. Showing kids how things work. Like what water can do when used certain ways. How machines work. How to use air to make things float in the air. A craft area to make crafts you can bring home. Very cool place. Little areas to pretend to be firemen, ambulance drivers, bankers, doctor, baker, and more.
Jeffrey SchriverJeffrey Schriver
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We booked a room to celebrate our daughter's birthday with her preschool class. The entire facility is fantastic! The staff were friendly and helpful. The kiddos and adults all had fun. Water tables, play equipment to climb around in, giant building blocks, a mock village, actual train car, and much more. I would highly recommend them for a day of fun or for an event.
Nate H.Nate H.
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We went this afternoon for my 5 year old son to give him something to do that was all about kids. He absolutely LOVED it! What a great time and Galesburg is so fortunate to have such a great museum for the community! Admission is $10 per person which for the quality and care taken for the facility, is very reasonable. Thank you so much for doing this for the kiddos!
Katie SKatie S
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If you haven't been to the Discovery Depot with your children yet, I HIGHLY recommend going! This place is perfect for all ages of children, babies included!!!! The downstairs spurs the imagination and creativity. They can burn all of that energy outside on the playground. The upstairs is engaging and encourages hands on learning. It's all around awesome! ❤
Hope FiserHope Fiser
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Nearby Attractions Of Discovery Depot Children's Museum
Kohl's Diamond Gallery
The Orpheum Theatre
The Galesburg Antiques Mall Co
Music Makers
Attic Antique Shop
Cooks & Company
Cedar Creek Hall - Event Venue and Reception Hall
Galesburg Railroad Museum
Jackpot Trading Cards
Community Treasures

Kohl's Diamond Gallery
4.9
(210)
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The Orpheum Theatre
4.8
(195)
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The Galesburg Antiques Mall Co
4.5
(151)
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Music Makers
4.7
(84)
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Nearby Restaurants Of Discovery Depot Children's Museum
Landmark Café & Crêperie
Packinghouse Dining Restaurant
Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee
Iron Spike Brewing Company
Cherry Street Brewing Company
baked (pizzas)
Jimmys Pizza
Masa Sushi & Hibachi
156 East
The Pizza House

Landmark Café & Crêperie
4.7
(568)
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Packinghouse Dining Restaurant
4.3
(548)
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Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee
4.7
(483)
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Iron Spike Brewing Company
4.5
(488)
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Basic Info
Address
128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Phone
(309) 344-8876
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Website
discoverydepot.org
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Overview
4.7
(187 reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
entertainment
family-friendly
accessibility
attractions: Kohl's Diamond Gallery, The Orpheum Theatre, The Galesburg Antiques Mall Co, Music Makers, Attic Antique Shop, Cooks & Company, Cedar Creek Hall - Event Venue and Reception Hall, Galesburg Railroad Museum, Jackpot Trading Cards, Community Treasures, restaurants: Landmark Café & Crêperie, Packinghouse Dining Restaurant, Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee, Iron Spike Brewing Company, Cherry Street Brewing Company, baked (pizzas), Jimmys Pizza, Masa Sushi & Hibachi, 156 East, The Pizza House
