Monarch Fest 2024

Saturday, October 12th

Join us for a special event day at Burpee dedicated to celebrating the fascinating world of insects!

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!

 

Haunted Burpee

Join the Burpee Museum Saturday, October 26th for a fun, spooky Halloween party!

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.

Promotions & Events

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.