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20 Emerging Scientists

20 Emerging Scientists Award Ceremony 

Emerging Scientists is an award recognizing 20 promising young scientists in grades 7–12 who demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a passion for discovery. Receiving the award also means joining a year-long cohort with opportunities to meet scientists, explore behind the scenes, participate in programs, and pursue individual scientific interests. Registration for Ceremony Coming Soon!

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October at Burpee

There is always something exciting at Burpee Museum! Join us for Haunted Burpee, Clubs, Classes…and so much more!

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Animal Encounters

Go beyond the exhibits and step into a 45-minute behind-the-scenes animal experience with Burpee’s team. Meet incredible reptiles and other fascinating creatures up close while learning how they live, eat, and help us understand the natural world. Bring your camera! These are moments you’ll want to remember. Each encounter includes museum admission and reserve in advance: tickets are limited and sell out.

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Education

Fossil And Dino Fun!

Ready for a field trip…or better yet, let Burpee Museum travel to YOU!  Learn about our outreaches, labs, workshops, and field trips.

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Plan Your Visit!

Skip the wait and buy your tickets online! Experience the museum’s collections and exhibits with ease—secure your general admission tickets today for a hassle-free visit.

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Become a Member!

Enjoy the perks!

  • Unlimited general admission trips to Burpee
  • Free or discounted admission to ticketed exhibitions
  • Free subscription to Out of the Rock, our member magazine
  • So much more!
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Welcome School Groups!

Fieldtrip Tours, Workshops, and Outreaches!

We can’t wait to bring your group face to face with a T. rex or a Tegu!  Plan your trip to Burpee with curriculum aligned activities for your students or bring us out to visit you with our mobile classroom!

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Promotions & Events

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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.