Burpee, from the Rock River

The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located in Downtown Rockford IL. It’s permanent exhibits include local biology, geo-science and prehistory; spanning four floors and almost 40,000 square feet.

Please visit the official website to learn more about upcoming events, renting the museum and how you can get involved.

www.burpee.org

3 Responses to “About Burpee Museum”

1. Mark says:

   July 2, 2009 at 5:09 pm

   You mention ‘tours at the Hanksville- Burpee Quarry’. Is this the dig site? Will your team still be doing tours in mid-August?

   And btw, which of the three motels in Hanksville would you recommend?

   Thanks,
   Mark
2. Marian "Mirm" Michaelis says:

   July 2, 2009 at 5:33 pm

   Sorry to say the tours are over until next May. As for motels, I stayed at the Whispering Sands and it was very clean and good wifi. Some of our crew has said great things about the Henry Mountain Hideout too.

   There is so much to see around there, you won’t miss the tour of the site. Have fun!
3. Ruth Burpee Wells says:

   August 31, 2009 at 10:18 am

   Would like to know how the Burpee Museum got started and who started. I’m a Burpee and your family history shows us being related to the Burpee Seed Company. I found this site and would like more information. thank you