Exhibits
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Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur
After four years of preparation, Jane is now on display as the
centerpiece of a new exhibit at Burpee Museum—Jane:
Diary of a Dinosaur. Come discover what happened during the 66 million
years she lay buried, visit the expedition’s Montana base camp, and view
Jane’s fully restored 21-foot skeleton. more about Jane |
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The Children's Gallery
On the Museum's third floor you'll find a special
place for children and families to explore! Full of games, live animals, books, and
activities, the Gallery is the perfect place to spend a day discovering the
natural world together. see more!
Children's Gallery Winter Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday: 12-3:40 pm |
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The Carboniferous Coal Forest
State-of-the-art technology is combined to create a two-story tall
prehistoric coal forest. Thrill to the thunder and lightning of a sudden
tropical rainstorm as you explore our local landscape, insects and
amphibians as they existed 300 million years ago.
See a virtual tour of the Carboniferous Coal Forest |
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The Ordovician Sea
What did Rockford
look like millions of years ago? Here's a hint: you'd need your bathing suit!
Discover the ancient sea that covered this region and see fossils of the
critters who called it home long before we did. |
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Geoscience
Visit
the second level to learn how our earth was formed and the
forces still at work shaping our planet. Included are exhibits on
economic, world and regional geology. See a 10-foot glacier model; extraordinary
displays of unusual rocks, gems, and minerals; and information on plate
tectonics, land formations, and more. |
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The First People
Your trip through time continues with the history of humankind in
North America. The First People features a full-size wigwam and tipi, an
American Bison, and a dugout canoe that you can climb into! Make sure to
visit the video kiosk on your way out to learn what it's like to live in a
wigwam, hear Native American stories, and watch a Pow Wow.
See a
virtual tour of the First People
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Windows to Wilderness: Exploring nature in the Rock River Valley
Focusing on the
wildlife of the Rock River Valley, Windows to Wilderness offers a fun, interactive approach to the world around us.
Prepare yourself to look at our environment through a new
set of eyes as you explore this hands-on exhibit, encounter
live animals and re-discover your own habitat!
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The Dean Olson Specimen Viewing Lab
The Dean and Nancy
Olson Specimen Viewing Lab is a window into how the Museum works. Located on
the lower level, the
viewing area's large glass windows
reveal the biology and paleontology laboratories where specimens are
prepared for the Museum's collections and exhibits.
Burpee Museum maintains more than 60 thousand items in its permanent
collection!
Please note: Our lower level now open and has easy access via our new passenger elevator.
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