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PaleoFest 2026

March 6-8th

Tickets on sale! The world’s leading paleontologists. Right here in Rockford. Join us for groundbreaking talks, hands-on workshops, and unforgettable dinosaur experiences!  Don’t miss FRIDAY member talk and SATURDAY keynote!!

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Live Animals!

NEW!! Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th from 10am-7pm!  Explore live reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates from around the world, meet expert speakers, and experience hands-on learning throughout the Burpee Museum.

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Accessible Adventures

Accessible Adventures in Learning 2026

Our Accessible Adventures in Learning program offers experiences for guests of all abilities. Whether you’re joining us for a sensory-friendly experience or an adaptive hands-on program, Burpee is here to make learning fun, accessible, and inclusive for all!

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Enhance Your Visit!

Are you looking to dig deeper with something a little more special, up close, and personal?  From a turtle feeding, to private fossil collection tours, or a chance to meet our snakes, grab your camera because we have experiences you will want to capture! These experiences are booked in advance.

 

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Plan Your Visit!

Skip the wait and buy your tickets online! Experience the museum’s collections and exhibits with ease—secure your general admission tickets today for a hassle-free visit.

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Become a Member!

Enjoy the perks!

  • Unlimited general admission trips to Burpee
  • Free or discounted admission to ticketed exhibitions
  • Free subscription to Out of the Rock, our member magazine
  • So much more!
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Welcome School Groups!

Fieldtrip Tours, Workshops, and Outreaches!

We can’t wait to bring your group face to face with a T. rex or a Tegu!  Plan your trip to Burpee with curriculum aligned activities for your students or bring us out to visit you with our mobile classroom!

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Current Exhibits

Jane

Diary of a Dinosaur

Pleistocene

Ice Age in Illinois

Carboniferous Era

Coal Forest

Geology

The Earth Below Your Feet

Sprouts Learning Lab

A Child-Friendly Exhibit of Exploration

Homer

Homer's Odyssey

Scientists at Work!

Talk to scientists at the open window at the viewing lab
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Donate To Burpee Natural History Museum

During this unprecedented time of COVID-19 limited attendance, limited classes, and loss of income, Burpee has a great need for your support.
Today we need your help more than ever to keep the doors open for our community. Your gift’s impact can change our future.

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