Burpee Museum of Natural History, located in Rockford, IL, promotes research and public education through its Museum collection. Visitors to the Museum …
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Mar 22, 2025
Took our two dino-obsessed boys here and they absolutely loved it. Us adults were very impressed with the importance of some of their collection: the most complete juvenile T. rex skeleton in the wo…Full review by DanMoose
Oct 3, 2024
This is a great natural history museum. Of special interest is the skeleton of Jane, a young T Tex who died eons ago and excavated by a team of paleontologists from Rockford. She is set up in her own…Full review by ellenbR4096MW
Feb 6, 2023
Amazing treasure in Rockford, IL! 64 years old and this was the first time I saw a full-sized dinosaur. The museum's displays are very well done. A lot larger than what I was expecting.Full review by jacem2018
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Who can volunteer?
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We welcome a wide range of volunteers. We welcome volunteers with our Junior Volunteer program at age 8, with parent consent and assistance. Every age is a great...