February 11, 2023
Till Death Do Us Part is a special evening event for adults only (4-8pm)!
What better way to celebrate your unending LOVE than among the dead we love so much at Burpee Museum? From taxidermy, to fossils, to wet collections, Burpee has a special kind of love!
Join Us!
As we share our love of science and nature, and you celebrate your love for the people who matter most!
Enjoy unique museum activities:
- A romantic reptiles booth where you can blow a kiss to your favorite animal
- Create your own courtship dance with your partner
- Scavenger Hunt
- A rare romantic photo opportunity: Victorian Photo Spots in the Historic Barnes Mansion! You can walk through this beautiful Victorian home with an amazing story and a lovely guide who will open the doors to the past while you snap special photos!
- Cash Bar provided by Mary's Market
Preregistration:
Preregistration may be done online through eventbrite, or by calling Burpee's visitor services department (815-965-3433). Walk-ins are welcome to attend as well.
Cost:
- Nonmember Adults (18+): $14
- Member Adults (18+): $2

Fossil Love
Special Dead Things
See why bones from millions of years ago make our hearts pitter patter!

Reptile Romance
Love An Ectotherm
Cold heart and cold blood, but they still want love! Blow a kiss to your favorite reptile!

Victorian Photos
Barnes Mansion
Victorian setting, romance, and beautiful photos! Attend a tour before this event to take a walk through time!

Courtship Dance
Wow Your Partner
Learn how animals and dinosaurs WOW their partners, and create your own courtship dance!