Spring 2023 At Burpee
Burpee Museum is excited to invite the Rockford community to our museum with spring special events and classes for all ages and all schedules! From spring science themed classes to all-day special events, there are options for science enthusiasts and scouts alike!
Note: Children ages 4-12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Check Out the Fun!
Upcoming Special Events & Classes
March, 2023
NextMar
29
Donation Day
Wed, 03/29
Mar
29
Homeschool & Enrichment: Museum Art
Wed, 03/29 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
April, 2023
NextApr
1
BSA (In Person): Indian Lore
Sat, 04/1 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Apr
1
Art of the Earth: Prehysterics, Paleoart Gone Wrong (Kids)
Sat, 04/1 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Apr
1
Art of the Earth: Prehysterics, Paleoart Gone Wrong (Kids)
Sat, 04/1 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Apr
1
BSA (In Person): Archaeology
Sat, 04/1 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Apr
4
BSA (Virtual): Indian Lore
Tue, 04/4 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Apr
5
Donation Day
Wed, 04/5
Apr
8
Eggstravaganza
Sat, 04/8 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Apr
9
Burpee Closed for Easter
Sun, 04/9
Apr
12
Donation Day
Wed, 04/12
Apr
12
Homeschool & Enirchment: Museum Week
Wed, 04/12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Apr
15
Trivia Night: Cryptozoology: The Burpee Files
Sat, 04/15 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Apr
15
Explorers: The Engineering Process: Egg Drop
Sat, 04/15 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Apr
15
KidVentures: The Engineering Process: Egg Drop
Sat, 04/15 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Apr
19
Donation Day
Wed, 04/19
Apr
22
Earth Day Clean Up Grounds
Sat, 04/22 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Apr
26
Donation Day
Wed, 04/26
Apr
26
Homeschool & Enrichment: Exhibit Day
Wed, 04/26 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Apr
29
BSA (In Person): Mining in Society
Sat, 04/29 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Apr
29
BSA (In Person): Insect Study
Sat, 04/29 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
May, 2023
NextMay
3
Donation Day
Wed, 05/3
May
6
Art of the Earth: Recent Departures (Kids)
Sat, 05/6 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
May
6
Art of the Earth: Recent Departures (Kids)
Sat, 05/6 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
May
6
Trivia Night: Live Animals
Sat, 05/6 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
May
10
Donation Day
Wed, 05/10
May
13
Art of the Earth: Recent Departures (Adults)
Sat, 05/13 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
May
13
BSA (In Person): Bird Study
Sat, 05/13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
May
13
Art of the Earth: Recent Departures (Adults)
Sat, 05/13 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
May
15
Utah Dig Week 1
Mon, 05/15
May
17
Donation Day
Wed, 05/17
May
22
Utah Dig Week 2
Mon, 05/22
May
24
Donation Day
Wed, 05/24
May
31
Donation Day
Wed, 05/31
June, 2023
NextJun
5
Utah Dig Week 3
Mon, 06/5
Jun
7
Donation Day
Wed, 06/7
Jun
7
Music on the Rock: Rev Raven & the CSABs with Westside Andy Linderman
Wed, 06/7 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jun
14
Music on the Rock: Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama
Wed, 06/14 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jun
19
Summer Camp Week 1: Earth Science
Mon, 06/19
Jun
21
Music on the Rock: Chris O'Leary
Wed, 06/21 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jun
28
Music on the Rock: Dave Keller
Wed, 06/28 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
July, 2023
NextJul
5
Music on the Rock: Grand Groove Hotel
Wed, 07/5 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jul
12
Music on the Rock: Harmonica Workshop
Wed, 07/12 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Jul
12
Music on the Rock: Doug Deming & the Jeweltones
Wed, 07/12 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Jul
17
Summer Camp Week 2: Biology
Mon, 07/17
Jul
19
Music on the Rock: Ivy Ford
Wed, 07/19 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jul
24
Montana Dig Week 1
Mon, 07/24
Jul
26
Music on the Rock: Mike Wheeler
Wed, 07/26 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jul
31
Montana Dig Week 2
Mon, 07/31
Register for the Whole Series (sale expires 1/10/23) OR
Register Individually
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As our knowledge of prehistory expands, the images we imagine and make of it change. In this class, we’ll take a journey on the winding road of the history of paleontology and paleoart, inhabited by one-eyed giants, battling sea serpents, reptilian rhinos, compies with flippers, and many, many more!
About Art of the Earth: Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Learn how to draw a T-rex or Allosaurus using modern models, skeletons, and research. Imagine a mammoth and learn how artists recreate amazing prehistoric worlds through sculpture, video, painting, and more! Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!
Register Here!
As our knowledge of prehistory expands, the images we imagine and make of it change. In this class, we’ll take a journey on the winding road of the history of paleontology and paleoart, inhabited by one-eyed giants, battling sea serpents, reptilian rhinos, compies with flippers, and many, many more!
About Art of the Earth: Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Learn how to draw a T-rex or Allosaurus using modern models, skeletons, and research. Imagine a mammoth and learn how artists recreate amazing prehistoric worlds through sculpture, video, painting, and more! Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!
Register Here!
Register Here!
Register Here!
Exciting Eggs-periments!
Enjoy a day of eggs-tra fun focused on EGGS on April 8th from 10am to 4pm! Eggstravaganza will have eggsperiments, fun booths, and an egg hunt!
Hop on over to Burpee Museum and join us for a day of eggventure! Take part in an eggciting day of learning and fun! Decorate your own eggs with beautiful, natural dyes. View fascinating migration patterns of birds as the seasons change. Learn about why some dinosaurs are thought to have feathers. And of course take part in our awesome egg hunt throughout the museum with a cool prize in every egg. Spring into the new season the right way with science and nature!
Preregistration
Cost:
- Nonmember Adults (13+): $14
- Nonmember Youth (4-12): $12
- Children 3 & Under: FREE
- Members: FREE
Register for the Whole Series (sale expires 1/10/23) OR
Register Individually
Remember: the truth is out there!
Pre-Register Here!
(Pre-Registration is heavily recommended! Spots fill up fast!)
Think you know your natural history?
Prove it! Grab your smartest friends and join our staff quizmasters to battle other teams in a test of your knowledge of animals, plants, dinosaurs, and more!
There will be prizes for the teams that come out on top, as well as a very "crappy" prize for last place! The last place team receives the honor of having their team picture displayed next to the Golden Coprolite Statue in the lobby! Prizes may include membership vouchers, gift shop discounts, or free passes.
Teams up to 4 people allowed.
Cost: $2 for Members, $5 for Nonmembers
Before new cars are released, or new buildings built, engineers have the task of coming up with new ideas, drawing up designs, creating models and testing those models to make sure they work. Students will design, build, and test ways to keep eggs safe as they drop their eggs from great heights.
Register Here!
Before new cars are released, or new buildings built, engineers have the task of coming up with new ideas, drawing up designs, creating models and testing those models to make sure they work. Students will design, build, and test ways to keep eggs safe as they drop their eggs from great heights.
Register Here!
Register for the Whole Series (sale ends 1/10/23) OR
Register Individually
Explore the dark depths of a mine to learn about the mysterious minerals inside while you earn this merit badge! You'll see our museum exhibit, learn how to identify minerals, and more on this journey underground!
Register Here!
In this class, scouts will earn their Insect Merit Badge. Let’s explore the world of insects! Meet some insects up close and learn about insect characteristics and classification.
Let’s explore the world of insects. Come dressed to be outside as we learn about insects and search the Museum grounds to see who lives there. Meet some insects up close and learn about insect characteristics and classifications. Some homework is required, worksheets will be provided upon registration. If the homework is completed the scouts will have earned their Insect Study Merit Badge and our registered counselors can sign off on their Blue Card.
When people think of extinction they often think of the distant past, however there are many species that have gone extinct even within just the past hundred years unlike anything today. Despite having lived alongside them, reconstructing them can and has been a real challenge, but in this class we’ll look at some of the tactics artists use to get around these pitfalls a bring to life to our recent past.
About Art of the Earth: Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Learn how to draw a T-rex or Allosaurus using modern models, skeletons, and research. Imagine a mammoth and learn how artists recreate amazing prehistoric worlds through sculpture, video, painting, and more! Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!
Register Here!
When people think of extinction they often think of the distant past, however there are many species that have gone extinct even within just the past hundred years unlike anything today. Despite having lived alongside them, reconstructing them can and has been a real challenge, but in this class we’ll look at some of the tactics artists use to get around these pitfalls a bring to life to our recent past.
About Art of the Earth: Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Learn how to draw a T-rex or Allosaurus using modern models, skeletons, and research. Imagine a mammoth and learn how artists recreate amazing prehistoric worlds through sculpture, video, painting, and more! Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!
Register Here!
Pre-Register Here!
(Pre-registration is heavily recommended! Spots fill up fast!)
Think you know your natural history?
Prove it! Grab your smartest friends and join our staff quizmasters to battle other teams in a test of your knowledge of animals, plants, dinosaurs, and more!
There will be prizes for the teams that come out on top, as well as a very "crappy" prize for last place! The last place team receives the honor of having their team picture displayed next to the Golden Coprolite Statue in the lobby! Prizes may include membership vouchers, gift shop discounts, or free passes.
Teams up to 4 people allowed.
Cost: $2 for Members, $5 for Nonmembers
When people think of extinction they often think of the distant past, however there are many species that have gone extinct even within just the past hundred years unlike anything today. Despite having lived alongside them, reconstructing them can and has been a real challenge, but in this class we’ll look at some of the tactics artists use to get around these pitfalls a bring to life to our recent past.
About Art of the Earth: Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Learn how to draw a T-rex or Allosaurus using modern models, skeletons, and research. Imagine a mammoth and learn how artists recreate amazing prehistoric worlds through sculpture, video, painting, and more! Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!
Register Here!
Register Here!
When people think of extinction they often think of the distant past, however there are many species that have gone extinct even within just the past hundred years unlike anything today. Despite having lived alongside them, reconstructing them can and has been a real challenge, but in this class we’ll look at some of the tactics artists use to get around these pitfalls a bring to life to our recent past.
About Art of the Earth: Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before: Paleoart! Learn how to draw a T-rex or Allosaurus using modern models, skeletons, and research. Imagine a mammoth and learn how artists recreate amazing prehistoric worlds through sculpture, video, painting, and more! Classes are taught by Burpee Museum resident artists. Examine plants, skulls, and animals up close and learn techniques that bring nature to life in your art!
Register Here!
Join Us
Have you ever wanted to dig up real dinosaur bones?
Every summer, crews from Burpee Museum lead expeditions to the Badlands of Utah and Montana to participate in fossil excavations. Team members prospect for new bones eroding out of the hills, learn how to properly excavate fossils and how to protect them for their journey back to the Burpee paleontology lab where they will be cleaned by skilled fossil preparators for research and exhibit.
No Experience Needed
No Experience is needed to join the team. Our paleontologists will provide hands-on training in the field on how to recognize dinosaur bone and proper excavation techniques to safely remove them from the rock.
Join Us
Have you ever wanted to dig up real dinosaur bones?
Every summer, crews from Burpee Museum lead expeditions to the Badlands of Utah and Montana to participate in fossil excavations. Team members prospect for new bones eroding out of the hills, learn how to properly excavate fossils and how to protect them for their journey back to the Burpee paleontology lab where they will be cleaned by skilled fossil preparators for research and exhibit.
No Experience Needed
No Experience is needed to join the team. Our paleontologists will provide hands-on training in the field on how to recognize dinosaur bone and proper excavation techniques to safely remove them from the rock.
Join Us
Have you ever wanted to dig up real dinosaur bones?
Every summer, crews from Burpee Museum lead expeditions to the Badlands of Utah and Montana to participate in fossil excavations. Team members prospect for new bones eroding out of the hills, learn how to properly excavate fossils and how to protect them for their journey back to the Burpee paleontology lab where they will be cleaned by skilled fossil preparators for research and exhibit.
No Experience Needed
No Experience is needed to join the team. Our paleontologists will provide hands-on training in the field on how to recognize dinosaur bone and proper excavation techniques to safely remove them from the rock.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Join us for a fun week of all things Earth Science! Learn more here.
Plus a Free Harp Workshop for Kids with Joe Filisko at 4:30pm in the Amphitheater behind Burpee Museum!
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Join Us
Have you ever wanted to dig up real dinosaur bones?
Every summer, crews from Burpee Museum lead expeditions to the Badlands of Utah and Montana to participate in fossil excavations. Team members prospect for new bones eroding out of the hills, learn how to properly excavate fossils and how to protect them for their journey back to the Burpee paleontology lab where they will be cleaned by skilled fossil preparators for research and exhibit.
No Experience Needed
No Experience is needed to join the team. Our paleontologists will provide hands-on training in the field on how to recognize dinosaur bone and proper excavation techniques to safely remove them from the rock.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Join Us
Have you ever wanted to dig up real dinosaur bones?
Every summer, crews from Burpee Museum lead expeditions to the Badlands of Utah and Montana to participate in fossil excavations. Team members prospect for new bones eroding out of the hills, learn how to properly excavate fossils and how to protect them for their journey back to the Burpee paleontology lab where they will be cleaned by skilled fossil preparators for research and exhibit.
No Experience Needed
No Experience is needed to join the team. Our paleontologists will provide hands-on training in the field on how to recognize dinosaur bone and proper excavation techniques to safely remove them from the rock.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.
Join Us
Have you ever wanted to dig up real dinosaur bones?
Every summer, crews from Burpee Museum lead expeditions to the Badlands of Utah and Montana to participate in fossil excavations. Team members prospect for new bones eroding out of the hills, learn how to properly excavate fossils and how to protect them for their journey back to the Burpee paleontology lab where they will be cleaned by skilled fossil preparators for research and exhibit.
No Experience Needed
No Experience is needed to join the team. Our paleontologists will provide hands-on training in the field on how to recognize dinosaur bone and proper excavation techniques to safely remove them from the rock.
Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a rockin' good time!
Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee's campus.