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Membership

Expand your horizons and explore the museum that's full of surprises! By becoming a member of Burpee Museum you'll enjoy benefits such as free admission, invitations to member events, and more. But that's not all—you'll also be supporting a community-minded organization dedicated to education and preservation.

Becoming a member is easy. You can do it by mail, fax, telephone, in person, or online. And remember, a Burpee membership makes a great gift too!

Mail: print the application form (pdf). Include your credit card number and expiration date, or a check made payable to Burpee Museum, and mail to Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford IL 61103.

Fax: print out the application form (pdf), include your credit card number and expiration date, and fax it to us at 815.965.2703.

Telephone: give us a call at 815.965.3433 x1003

In Person: visit the Visitors Services desk in the lobby of Burpee Museum and apply in person.

Online: Use your credit card safely and securely on the web to become a member. Just click on one of the "PayPal" buttons below.

Membership Benefits

All membership levels enjoy these benefits:

  • Free admission to all permanent Museum exhibits
  • Free admission to special members-only events
  • Reduced rates for special Museum events and exhibits
  • Reduced rates and discounts for classes and programs
  • Free subscription to the Museum newsletter "Out of the Rock"
  • 10% discount in the Collector's Shop
  • Free Burpee window decal
  • Access to Museum learning and resource materials
  • Exciting volunteer opportunities
  • Membership in ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers) for free or discounted admission to over 250 museums throughout the world! (museums with a 90-mile radius or in the same city may choose not to honor reciprocal free or discounted admission; call for details)
  • Free DVD of "The Mystery Dinosaur", as seen on the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel for every 2-year membership purchased! (while supplies lasts)

Membership Category

One Year

Two Years*

Individual/Single Parent Membership
Benefits are for one adult and children under 18

$50    

$90    

Family Membership
Benefits are for two adults and children under 18

$60    

$110    

Grandparent Membership
Benefits are for two adults and grandchildren under 18

$60    

$110    


*Aside from being a great value, a 2-year membership entitles you to a free DVD of "The Mystery Dinosaur"! (while supplies last)

Your membership to Burpee Museum is tax deductible under the fullest extent allowed by law. Consult your tax advisor.

Hell Creek Society

The Hell Creek Society is available to individuals with a strong commitment to further the mission of Burpee Museum. You will receive all of the membership benefits listed above, plus:

  • One-year subscription to Natural History Magazine
  • Recognition on Burpee's website
  • Sponsorship of a two-year family membership for an economically-disadvantaged family
  • A colorful windproof Windefyer 64" Jane umbrella with double overlapping nylon canopy, finely-crafted wood handle and unconditional lifetime warranty.
  • Free "Mystery Dinosaur" DVD for every 2-year membership purchased! (while supplies lasts)

One Year

Two Years

Hell Creek Society

$1000    

$1800    

Your membership to Burpee Museum is tax deductible under the fullest extent allowed by law. Consult your tax advisor.

Burpee Museum would like to recognize the generosity of its Hell Creek Society members:

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Crampton
Ms. Ellen Hill (2-year member)
Ms. Janet Kjellstrom
Mr. & Mrs. Hazen Tuck

For more information please contact Jill Trojniar, Marketing/Development, at 815.965.3433 x1005

Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 North Main St Rockford, IL 61103 Ph: 815.965.3433 Fax: 815.965.2703 Email: info@burpee.org

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