Welcome to Wonderful Wednesdays at the Burpee Museum in Rockford, Illinois!
Get ready for a summer of STEAM like never before! Dive into the world of wonder with our thrilling classes every Wednesday. From unraveling the mysteries of your senses to uncovering the secrets of the natural world, it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss! Get hands-on with cool experiments, share laughs with new friends, and discover mind-blowing factoids that’ll leave you saying “whoa!” Whether you’re a budding scientist or just love to explore, Wonderful Wednesdays are tailor-made for curious minds of all ages! Don’t just learn—LIVE the excitement of science and nature with us this summer!
Wonderful Wednesday
Classes are from 4 pm-5 pm each Wednesday:
Jun 5, 2024
Theme: Senses
Register for the class here! Ways to Experience Sound!– Not everyone hears like a “normal” human. From seeing a vibration to feeling oscillation using other organs, the animal kingdom does not solely rely on ears to recognize sounds!
Jun 12, 2024
Theme: Touch
Register for the class here! Paint what you hear! – Simply that! Paint what your ears are seeing!
Jun 19, 2024
Theme: Waves
Register for the class here! What is a Wave?– Learn why we call them waves! Water, sound, light; the waves are all around us!
Jun 26, 2024
Theme: Movement and Sound
Register for the class here! DIY Instrument Day! Create your tambourine, thumb guitar, or kazoo while learning about the science of instruments!
Jul 3, 2024
Theme: Nature Sounds
Register for the class here! Music in the Sounds of Nature– Make your rainstick and learn about other natural noises!
Jul 10, 2024
Theme: Animal Sounds
Register for the class here! Joe Filisko Harp Workshop
Jul 17, 2024
Theme: Senses
Register for the class here! Ways to Experience Sound!– Not everyone hears like a “normal” human. From seeing a vibration to feeling oscillation using other organs, the animal kingdom does not solely rely on ears to recognize sounds!
Jul 24, 2024
Theme: Touch
Register for the class here! Paint what you hear! – Simply that! Paint what your ears are seeing.
Jul 31, 2024
Theme: Movement and Sound
Register for the class here! Blues in Schools Program
Aug 7, 2024
Theme: Waves
Register for the class here! What is a Wave?– Learn why we call them waves! Water, sound, light; the waves are all around us!
Aug 14, 2024
Theme: Animal Sounds
Register for the class here! DIY Instrument Day! Create your own tambourine, thumb guitar, or kazoo while learning about the science of instruments!
Aug 21, 2024
Theme: Nature Sounds
Register for the class here! Music in the Sounds of Nature– Make your rainstick and learn about other natural noises!