Homeschool & Enrichment

Burpee’s awesome Homeschool and enrichment programming presents an exciting way to learn about science! The curriculum is designed around multiple STEM themes that change each year and semester. Take one session, or sign up for the full series.

For 6-9 Year-Old Learners and 10 & Up Learners. Sessions run from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on scheduled days.

Winter/Spring 2024 Individual Sessions:

These sessions will bring students into our exhibits and all around the museum as they complete science experiments and hands-on activities to learn about science! Take an individual session!

Cost:

$10 for Homeschool/Cohort Museum Members

$12 for General Museum Members

$16 for Non-Members

Winter/Spring 2024 Full Series:

(6 Sessions)

Our Planet isn’t just an inanimate ball of rock and water; it is an actively changing world that has fostered the evolution of life! Under our feet and around us is an ever-changing world thanks to the forces that happen beneath our feet and all around us! Join us for the full series!

Cost:

$60 for Homeschool/Cohort Museum Members

$66 for General Museum Members

$90 for Non-Members

Preregistration:

Preregistration may be done online through Eventbrite or by calling Burpee’s visitor services department (815-965-3433).

WINTER/SPRING 2024 UPCOMING SESSIONS:

February 21st, 2024, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Discover the incredible events that took place to create our Earth and the other objects within our Solar System!

April 3rd, 2024, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Discover the incredible events that took place to create our Earth and the other objects within our Solar System!

HOMESCHOOL/COHORT MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPS

Yearly BASIC Homeschool/Cohort Museum Membership: $90

• Free general admission and to most special events for all cohort children and adults for up to 6 visits per year (max group size: 10)
• 10% off gift shop purchases
• Discounts on classes
• Discounts on special events
• STEM Magazine: print Burpee Member Magazine featuring articles about Burpee collections and research

Yearly DELUXE Homeschool/Cohort Museum Membership: $200

• Includes BASIC (but with max group size 30 for admission) PLUS…
• One video conference with your students and a scientist ($70 value)
• Three guided tours and three workshops (each tour and workshop must be on the same date)
• Classroom Resources: Free access to museum check-out kits from fossils to taxidermy birds, complete with classroom lesson plans. (Advance reservation of teacher boxes required; quantities are limited.)

MEET OUR EDUCATORS!