Museum
Admission
Adults: Resident $6
Non Resident $7
Children (ages 3–17): $5
Non Resident $6
Members: Free!
Wednesdays are free days, no admission charge!
Museum
Hours
Monday–Friday: 10 am– 4 pm
Saturday: 10am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 noon–5 pm
Dean Olson Prep Lab now open on
museum lower floor. Watch fossil preparators
working on Homer and explore the Triceratops exhibit!
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| What's happening at Burpee? |
| Expedition Trips to Hell Creek, MT and Hanksville, Utah schedule released. Join us for one of five field expeditions. Expedition info |
Family Fossil Field Trip schedule now available.
Early member sign up until March 15.
Registration opens to the public March 16. FFFT info |
What else?
Jane the T. rex more
Home School & Scouts classes more |
| Save the date! |
Friday & Saturday June 27-28
“Night at the (Burpee) Museum” Sleepover
For ages 6 and up, one adult required for every 3 children
Come and join the fun of a “night at the museum”! We provide activities, a snack and movie at bedtime, and a light breakfast; you bring your PJ’s, toothbrush, pillow and sleeping bag. Pre-registration and payment is required. Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020 to register. Fees: $25 per person |
Monday - Friday, July 7-11
School Age Camp – Paleo Explorers
for 9 – 12 year olds
Take a journey through time to discover the Earth of the past. We’ll use fossils to guide us and discover lots of fantastic creatures along the way. Pre-registration and payment is required. Call Education Department 815 965 3433 ext 1020 to register |
Saturday, July 19
Burpee’s BONE Soiree – Good Evening from Jane & Homer
6pm-midnight
Burpee annual fundraising event. Enjoy this unique summer bash on the lawn of the Burpee Museum. $85 per person. Live band, outdoor dining, dancing, auctions and much more with many new additions for this year! Tickets on sale in early June.
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Saturday & Sunday, September 27-28
EarthFest
Burpee’s Goes Green with our first annual EarthFest. Talks and lectures on the “hottest” earth-friendly topics. Interactive family workshops, vendor fair, live music. Open to the public. More details available soon! |
| In the news! |
| Welcome Home
Homer! Burpee Museum staff return from Montana with a real
treasure! visit the
press room • |
| AAM Award-Winner: Burpee's Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur wins the American Association of
Museum's highest national award for exhibit excellence! visit the
press room |
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