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Discovery Center Museum
711 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103
Mix up a mess of chemical reactions. Add cold water to make heat, grow an instant crystal, concoct a fizzy potion, and create color changes that look like magic. Use chemistry to make a work of art, and take part in a dazzling demonstration.
Event Cost: Free with museum admission
Price Category: $
Event times: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Neighborhood: Western Suburbs
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