Connecting Our Future
Two nationally celebrated museums—Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery
Center—have entered into a collaboration to connect people of all ages to new
educational experiences. By supporting the campaign, you will join a
dynamic force helping to draw visitors to Rockford's downtown and establish our
community as a cultural destination.
Become a friend of Burpee Museum and get involved with one of our
most important fundraising events of the year. Significant donations will be
recognized on a special campaign plaque. There will also be a limited number of
new and existing Museum areas to be named by those making larger gifts.
To donate and/or volunteer, or for more information, call the campaign office at
815.987.0755, visit www.connectingourfuture.com or email connectingourfuture@msn.com.
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Making Connections...
At the heart of the missions of both Burpee
Museum and Discovery Center Museum in the concept of "connecting"—
• connecting young people to new worlds of science, adventure, and wonder,
• connecting people of all ages to the natural world that surrounds them,
• connecting families and friends to fun-filled worlds of growth and discovery.
What will this mean for Burpee?
Connecting Our Future will provide funds to
add 20,000 square feet of space to Burpee Museum and connect it with Discovery
Center. This addition will increase Burpee's exhibition space and create more
opportunities for collaborative programs between the museums.
Our visions for the space include:
• New, larger exhibition space for Jane
• Traveling Exhibitions Gallery that will be shared with Discovery Center
• Northern Illinois University/Burpee Museum Research Center
• Teacher Leadership Center for K–12 educators
• Rooftop Education and Special Events Area featuring a rooftop garden
• Expanded collections storage and classroom space
• Lunchroom space for the 25,000+ school children that visit each year
• Riverview Terrace providing an outdoor venue for special events
• Geothermal, solar, and wind-based energy conservation elements
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