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Music on the Rock

Get ready to rock the riverfront every Wednesday this summer (6/5-8/21) with Music on the Rock at Burpee Museum of Natural History!  Kick back on the banks of the Rock River and soak up the sun while enjoying FREE live music in our outdoor theater.  Bring your crew, grab some grub, and let the good times roll from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm!  Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer jam session!

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Dive into sensory sensation every Wednesday with us!  Unleash your senses and discover the wild wonders of our natural world!  From sniffing out secrets to feeling the vibes of nature, it’s an adventure for the senses you won’t find anywhere else!  Join the fun and let’s explore together!

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Celebrate the rich tapestry of biodiversity that graces our planet.

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Unleash Your Inner Paleontologist!

Be a part of Burpee Museum’s Dinosaur Quarry Dig Expedition this May & June 2024! 

 

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Backpacking With Burpee!

Formed from a brand new partnership with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, Burpee welcomes you to join us for a new class series Backpacking With Burpee!

 

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Welcome School Groups!

In-Person & Virtual Trips Now @ Burpee!

Standing in the shadow of a real dinosaur, or staring into the eyes of a living turtle makes the trip into our museum something children remember for years to come! Plan your upcoming visit to Burpee with a large variety of new options.

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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

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.