Join Our Museum: Become A Member
Thank you for your support of Burpee by becoming a member and enjoying some AWESOME perks! Burpee Museum of Natural History is a world-renowned museum with an exceptional paleontology collection, fascinating biology exhibits, cultural and historical exhibits, and so much more. Your membership provides vital financial support to helps us maintain our ongoing scientific research, and maintain a world-class museum in Rockford, while offering outstanding cultural programming and special events. Burpee Members are true VIPs, enjoying special perks and becoming a part of the #BurpeeFamily.
Membership Types:
Family/Grandparent Options (more details below)
- Basic Family Membership: $65
- Museum Family Membership: $90
- Includes ASTC Membership
- Free admission passes to some classes
- Museum Family Plus Membership: $100
- Includes Above & Caregiver Membership
- Museum Donor Family VIP Membership: $250
- Includes Above & Private Scientist Tours
Educator and School Options
- Basic Educator Membership: $90
- Includes ASTC Membership
- Free student passes & video conferences for your class
- Museum Educator Membership: $140
- Includes above and science kits for classroom
- Deluxe Educator Museum Membership: $200
- Includes above plus meet & greets at PaleoFest for students
- Includes outreaches in your classroom
- School-Wide Full School Membership: $450
Smaller Options
- Dual Adult $60
- Individual: $50
- Student $20
(senior, educator, and military discounts available; no additional discounts on family membership promotion deal)
- Free general admission to Burpee Museum
- Discounted rates to most Burpee Museum programming and classes
- Advance notice on all special events and cultural offerings
- 10% discount on all merchandise in the Gift Shop
- Free admission to Members’ Only Event
Family Memberships
Family Science Learning
Basic Family Membership: $65 Museum Family Membership: $90 Museum Family Plus Membership: $100 Museum Donor Family VIP Membership: $250
Educator Memberships
Class & School Experiences
Basic Educator Membership: $90 Museum Educator Membership: $140 Deluxe Educator Museum Membership: $200 School-Wide Full School Membership: $450
Students, Dual and Individual Adults
Expanding Learning for All Ages
Dual Adult $60 Individual: $50 Student $20
Family/Grandparent Membership Options
Memberships are valid for one year. Includes two adults with children within the household who are UNDER 18. Children 3 and under are always free.
- Basic Family Membership: $65
- Free general admission for one year (includes all members of the household children under 18)
- 10% off gift shop purchases
- Invitations to members only events and exhibit preview events
- Discounts on classes and special events
- Member e-newsletter
- Museum Family Membership: $90
- All of Basic Family PLUS...
- ASTC Membership (reciprocal benefits and admission at museums around the country through the Association of Science & Technology Center)
- Two general admission family passes to use with guests or give away ($72 value)
- Two FREE admissions to Burpee Classes such as Kidventures of ZooBabies ($25 value)
- Print Member Magazine quarterly: Out of the Rock
- Museum Family Plus Membership: $100
- All of the Museum Family Membership PLUS...
- Caregiver Admission card to be used by a grandparent, babysitter, nanny, etc. under your admission package
- Museum Donor Family VIP Membership: $250
- Includes all of the Museum Family Plus...
- Behind the scenes tour with a scientist of your choice
- Become a critical supporter of Burpee's accomplishments, growth, and victories!
- Get updated communications about Burpee's programming and goals.
Educator & School Membership Options
Memberships are valid for one year.
- Basic Educator Membership: $90
- Free general admission for one year (includes educator and a second named adult)
- 10% off gift shop purchases
- Invitations to members only events and exhibit preview events
- Discounts on classes and special events
- Burpee print magazine
- Ten FREE admission student passes to Burpee Museum ($100 value)
- Discounts on all teacher boxes for teacher check-out
- One video conference with your students and a scientist if your choice (Paleontology, Biology, Anthropology) ($70 value)
- Educator Museum Membership: $140
- All of Basic PLUS...
- Locked in reservation to the PaleoFest Student Symposium for your students
- Special hands-on science classroom kit provided by Burpee Educators (including items such as fossils, animal hides, feathers, and other great hands-on specimens)
- Monthly educator e-learning lesson plans with activities and more provided by Burpee Educators
- Educator Deluxe Membership: $200
- All of Educator Museum PLUS...
- Meet and greet with paleontologist at PaleoFest (virtual options and in-person options)
- Five FAMILY passes for FREE admission to give to students ($250+ value)
- Burpee Educator Outreach Educator trip right into your classroom with special curriculum and resources
- 10% discount on any additional outreaches, field trips, or other classes
- Full School Membership: $450
- Includes all Deluxe PLUS...
- Free admission for ALL employed staff
- 20 Family Passes for free admission to use as give aways, raffles, prizes etc) ($1,000 value)
- "Burpee On-Site" at your events for a minimum of 30 min and a maximum of 2 hours. (can be split between multiple events)
- Up to 5 hands on kits to be used for classrooms (may be different topics)
- Two Zoom interviews with a Scientist in a field of your choice