Burpee Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located at 737 N Main St in Rockford, Illinois. Families can explore multiple floors of exhibits, including the Jay & Barbara Broast Paleo Lab where visitors can observe dinosaur and fossil preparation work, as well as the Nature Nook, which features live animals. The museum also offers camps and classes for children, including summer programs, homeschool sessions, and Scouts BSA activities.
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