Havent been here since the third grade. Makes me feel like Im history... Lol. But its a great museum with many great exhibits, the main draw being Jane, the midst complete adolescent T-Rex unearthed to date. Its definitely a good place to take kids and to learn more about the history of the world.

This is an amazing museum with so much to do. There are four levels of amazing displays and interactive centers. The dinosaur displays are so cool. Its pretty amazing to see an almost fully complete T-rex. The Triceratops display is also amazing, I didnt realize there were some many dinosaurs in the Triceratops family. Being able to interact with some of the lizards they had was so cool. There arent many places that bring the animals out of their enclosures and let you touch them. The Argentinean Tegu was so cool to see. They also have very detailed displays on a lot of the local native American history and Rockford mining. This is one of the best museums Ive been to and I could have spent all day here. I highly recommend coming here, I know Ill be coming back.

Easy to get to off of I-90. The museum is open and has an impressive collection of artifacts from around the world. And as a bonus, a great view of the Rock River if you walk around the back of the museum. Friendly knowledgeable staff and onsite parking make this a great spot for the family.

Great place to look at dinosaur and other exhibits. Also not as pricey as city prices also without the expensive parking. The place is never crowded and even though it has places being remodeled. Their are still tons of stuff to explore also it is located by there river so amazing view from the second floor by the native American section. Try out the canoe while checking out the view.

A lot of fun! There is excellent hands on activities for children, I really love how they Incorporated the history where the museum is located with a lot of the displays. Staff was very helpful and genuinely care about the guests and the museum. Very welcoming, cant wait to go back!!

Great place for grandkids & family. Love Jane & Homer. Very nice afternoon trip during rainy day in Rockford,IL. Gift shop is darling too.

Great place! Well done exhibits, although 2nd floor undergoing renovations.

I love this place! At only 8 dollars per adult who can really complain? I took my three year old daughter and the staff interacted wonderfully with her. What a fun ride through the past, all the way from before the dinosaurs to present day Rockford, is great to know more about our home.

Went there first time few weeks ago. Apparently there wre having. Donation day ! Whatever you wanted to give. Was 8.00 normal to get in, but I gave 15.00 for just cause it was next city over, never been there before in all my life. Seeing Jane,the first time was pretty kewl Jane Teen T Rex, and gew other heads , Lady from the basement level took her time to talk me about where thier digging , she spent the summer thier, she had a blast. Ty Miss for ur time !!

We loved this place. It is so nice for the children, since its very hands on and interactive. They had children volunteers that were very nice and polite and offered interactions with the live animals. My child had a blast.

So very awesome! And haunted by native American spirits!

Nanotyrannus hunted Struthiomimus, Pachycephalosaurus, Thescelosaurus and young Edmontosaurus.

Lovely museum. It’s not huge but what’s there is good. Great family experience that can be connected to other downtown experiences. Dinosaur part is the most enjoyable. You might even see people doing fossil cleaning.

We decided to bring our almost five year old in to see the dinosaurs and we were not disappointed! Our favorite exhibit ended up being the reptiles and amphibians -- Rocky the nearly 200lb tortoise that you can pet was amazing to see and definitely a highlight! Courtney and the rest of the staff were so nice and really cared about making our visit special! If give 10 stars if I could!

Had a good time here. Only 10.00 to get in. Takes you through the history of the earth time line of rocks and animals, with a focus on Rockford, IL area. Really well done.

Juvenile t rex Jane is a wonderful sight and so much to learn about. Homer is really great as well. We came on a donation day which was perfect, otherwise the price i believe was $8 each adult. We loved the 2nd floor with the minerals and the 1st floor with Jane and Homer. Sadly did not have time to visit the lower level.This is a must see for older youth and up!!!

Fantastic museum, great exibits. As a kid I remember meeting and talking with real paleontologists. They still do those events and its a super cool experience for everyone. The fossils are spectacular, Jane most notable among the bunch. My kids were in awe at the size of the mosasaurus fossil that was hanging from ceiling in the water exibit when there. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Highlights were Jane the young Trex skeleton which was outstanding and Rocky the live tortoise as well as the entire reptile area. Got to see a feeding of a blue tongue skink chasing worms which was super cute.

Excellent exhibits packed in a small space. Three floors with elevator access. Will keep a wide age range interested. Well worth the small entry fee. Located on a one way street approach slowly so you dont miss the parking lot, the first entrance is directly across from the Butera Law Offices. Gift shop prices are very reasonable as well.

The Burpee Museum has gained international acclaim for its dinosaur, Jane which is the most complete skeleton of a juvenile T-Rex ever found. There are a host of exhibits that take you back in time to what Illinois was like across the ages right up to present day. We are fortunate to have a resource like this locally. There are all kinds of activities for kids with the proximity to the discover center. In recent years the Museum has seen a lot of investment and improvements and its is definitely one of the top cultural attractions in the area. They provide a lot of activities and field trips that you can get involved in.

I had a birthday party for my 8 year old here. It was a last minute decision but this did not effect the great service I received. Rhonda was very helpful in making sure I knew every option that was available during the planning process. On the day of the actual party, everything went off without a hitch. We all had a great time. Kevin, the young man who brought in animals for the children to see was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and made the presentation interesting as well as funny. I have already suggested this venue for a birthday party for several people.

Fantastic local museum, well maintained displays. The new reptile exhibit is super cool and the employees and volunteers were excited to share what they knew about the different species. Very excited to have my wedding there next year!

My granddaughters birthday party was held here, and it was totally amazing! They are actually able to bring up small reptiles for the children to hold oh, it was just a cool experience! I know you pay extra for that, but it is so worth it. The guy that helped us that day with the animals and everything what was an amazing person! Parking is readily available in the adjacent parking lot. You could also take the elevator if you cant make it up the stairs so it appears to be handicapped-accessible. Very good experience!

One of the greatest spots in Rockford to take toddlers, kids, and the young at heart. Expect to stay for about two hours to make it through all the exhibits. Staff always kind and excited to help. Lots of places to sit for a rest too. The gift shop is great, not too big for kiddos to get lost in but has something for everyone.

Well worth the $10 entrance fee. 4 floors of exhibits. Plenty of fossils to see and touch with the ultimate display being one of the most complete T-Rex s ever found. Beyond the dinosaur and related displays they have many displays that portray the Rockford areas more recent prehistory with exhibits surrounding geology, native peoples and animals.

We came for a homeschool activity. Staff was very friendly and helpful. All displays are well maintained and in working order. We will be back again. Cant wait for the scales and tails exhibit coming soon. Very pleased with our experience. Price is reasonable 8 for adults and 7 for kids. Our favorite is Jane the dinosaur!

Its not a big museum but well maintained and informative. Kids love this place as the displays are good and well explained. Jane, the juvenile T rex is a fantastic display, they have some nice minerals on display on the first floor, Animals and insects on the second floor and the fossil lake display and the working laboratory at one level down the ground is very good.

Very well kept museum that’s great for all ages. I remember coming here as a child in school and loving it. I still loved it today! Everyone can walk away from here learning something.

I had so much fun here with my family! We will come again!

Took my girls for our first time and they loved it. They really enjoyed the two little kids walking around with a snake and lizard. It made them so happy they were allowed to hold them.

My son was amazed by the dinosaurs and how Ms. Alyssa handled the animals while making the experience interactive for a good sized group of kids. My son asked if we could go again the next day!

Amazing staff and awesome exhibits. Great for the kids

I love coming here every March for the Paleofest! A really well organized event and the lectures are so fun and informative. If you have the time this March, come by! The Museum itself is also amazing. The first floor has all of your Dino needs, as well as a gift shop. The second floor has a lot of information on rock formations. The third floor has a bunch of animals and a childrens play area. The basement has the lecture room and prehistoric animals. Its a quality place to spend your time at, and I highly recommend coming by!

They have a great dino exhibit and more. We have come multiple times with the kids.

Great place to visit. Lots of various learning experiences. Geology, dinosaurs, reptiles, current birds of prey, Indians....list goes on and on.

I loved what they have there, but some of the TV screens and lights are broken and no longer work. Still really cool, just sad I didnt get to see some of the cooler things they had set up. For example, the black lights that made a display of rocks glow was not working.

Very nice little museum with some great stuff. Dinosaurs and more. The live animals were my kid favorite part.

We spent Mothers day with our kids, their spouses, and grandson. What a wonderful time we had there. Our grandson is 2 and he is into anything dinosaurs. He lit up as soon as he saw the Mammoth skeleton just inside the front door. He loved Jane and the other skeletons and replicas of animals and fossils and stuffed creatures of all types. But there is no doubt that he liked Homer the best. Great place for the family to spend a cool overcast day or any day. You know the 2 year old had a great time when he had to go back through to say bye to Jane and Homer. What a wonderful informative display for all ages. This is a wonderful gem for all to see. It is well kept up and clean. My hats off to all that work there and the marvelous work they do

We really enjoyed our visit to the Burpee museum, it was a great way to spend that afternoon! They have an incredible set up with really cool exhibits and displays and a ton of neat artifacts/fossils, informative plaques and the staff was so sweet! They were very engaging, especially in the live animals section we were able to have some interaction with some animals which was my favorite thing! Ticket price is also very fair for how much they offer and the gift shop has great options! The next time were in town we would be happy to visit again!

Interesting exhibits and good brief descriptions of what were looking at. Really liked the part talking about how the archeology process was like.

Wonderful exhibits lots more than dinosaurs. Fun place for kids and adults.Very clean and educational.

Fantastic! Went for the weekend for Paleofest, excellent time! Really interesting and captivating presentations and speakers, even for a layman like myself! Highly recommended!!

I absolutely love everything about this place. I got to touch a real Dino bone. Amazing!

This is a great place to visit. Lots of things to do and see, the rainforest room is a great experience. There is a reptile exhibit going on right now that is worth a look at. There are tons of different dinosaurs and rocks on exhibit. They also have a bird exhibit and native American culture. Dont forget to visit the gift shop.

My kid loved going through, about a 2hr walk through with the videos. Very interesting and educational for fossils

Nice and small. Easy to get through in a couple of hours. They dont update their main exhibits. Nice staff.

Wonderful place for people of all ages! Perfect for everything from learning history to homecoming photos.

Great place to take kids to show dinosaur skeletons.

Great experience for dinosaur lovers and enthusiasts. Also, a very extensive rock and mineral display and several reptiles and amphibians to view.

Very nice museum of Natural History. Lots to see and learn. Jane the dinosaur is cool to see and learn about. Discovered where they work on digging out bones in the basement. Fascinating! Learned about Geological history of Rockford too.

Really kool please to take the kids. The older one is already asking me to bring him back.

Its nice to have a museum close to home! No fighting big crowds!

Small but fun. Perfect to go with children. People there very polite and helpful, explaining everything about minerals, animals....

This museum doesnt have a lot, but there is a nice collection.

Nice family outing with information of historic fossils found in our area and other parts of the US

Went on a Sunday so I guess its why not all of the features were available.

The Burpee Museum has many excellent fossils from dinosaurs, including one of the most complete juvenile trex skeletons in the world, to the mammoth and lake animal and plant life.On top of that there is a nice section on minerals and a section on animals, insects, and arachnids many indigenous to the area and a few cool exotics. The native American section is nicely done with some examples of housing, clothing, crafts, and daily life.There is an outdoor, riverside amphitheater for the warmer months and a nice conference hall with catering kitchen amenities.There are many exhibitions in other large rooms throughout the year ranging from ancient sea life to living arachnids and lizards, some of which are always on display.There are many opportunities to touch various items and several more interactive areas for children. In the lower level you can see into the room where staff work on the fossils brought back from the museum led fossil hunting expeditions and even interact to learn more about what they are doing/working on.

My kids had a blast (1.5 and 4.5) I hadnt been there since I was a kid. It was really cool. They have lots of dinosaur skulls in the triceratops family. The main dinosaur attraction is the juvenile T. Rex and a comparison of an adult T. Rex.

Not a bad place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. The museum is small, but still has some cool dino stuff. My kids enjoyed the reptile exhibit.

My kids love coming here when they are visiting grandma. Last time we were there they went above and beyond to help after my son got upset the snakes were gone.

Very educational. My children loved it here.

My family enjoyed the museum. It is small but has variety of items to see. My daughter especially enjoyed the interactive and hands - on exhibits and activities. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

What a great place for all. We were there for 3 hours. Staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly. Loved this museum.

Such a wonderful place to bring kids for learning and fun.

Love this place....very nice or daughter loves it

We hadnt been to Burpee Museum in 20+ years and it was great to see how much has changed and how new and updated everything was. We took our young family and it was a good 2 hour visit that seemed to keep the kids entertained. If you are really into earth sciences, Im sure you could go even deeper into some of the exhibit details and make a half day or more of the trip. We had fun and the kids all learned some new things in the process.

Was the first time I was able to enjoy it.Given the next time it will be even more enjoyable.

Very great artifacts.. Interesting place to learn

The museum has a mix of old and new exhibits, combining hard science with hands-on experiences. My daughter loved the amphibian touching area, as well as the fossil activity room on the third floor.

Great exhibits, easy to understand information. Felt like a little kid again

Nice museum though the tour guide wasnt very friendly. Wish the albino boa or python was out.

Very interesting. Great exhibits. Would recommend.

The place is well displayed and informative. Our children had a great experience and I expect to see future events. The dinosaurs and fossils we saw were very intriguing. A very fun exhibit!

Fun place for the kids to go and see things. Parking limited but was not packed when I went. Kids definitely enjoyed all the activities and the open play room was definitely a nice touch.

Very inexpensive fun for the whole family. They had way more exhibits than expected, and the kids loved it.

Great place to visit with the kids. They had a good time. For the price of admission and the 3 hour drive to Rockford i believe it was money well spent. Well displayed exibits and plenty to see. Dont have to rush and was not over crowded. The discovery center is right next door a 2 in one combo for a good day trip.

Wonderful museum. A real gem for Rockford!

By no means the largest museum, it is still worth visiting. I loved the juvenile T rex. Fascinating. Some exhibits on the local wildlife were interesting, and there is a nice hands on area for small children.

Place was good.

Took my 5 year old there. The museum was not that busy. Very clean. Had some hands on activities geared towards my son.

Great field trip with my sons 2nd grade class. They had a place for us to eat lunch when we got there. He loves learning about dinosaurs. They had them do an activity with fossils, identifying them and then casting their own. Then they got to listen to presentations on how they found “Jane” the Tyrannosaurus rex. The tour guides were great. They also gave the kids lots of time to explore the museum. They got to see how they work with the bones they find, a video of what life may have looked like back in the time period and so much more. Would definitely go back again!

They have live music on Wednesday nights in the back for free. They have a beautiful setting in back by the river. They also have good and beer during the event.

Terrific museum! The displays are not only educational but artistic and imaginative as well. This would make a wonderful field trip destination for a class or a great way to spend a day on your own. Enjoy.

WHY have I never been here before?? The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and the displays were extraordinary! I cant believe that I drive by here all the time and havent stopped in before now. I will definitely return but with my grandkids next time. The kids exhibits looked fun!

Excellent exhibits. I especially love the dinosaur!

Great local museum, for fun family trip.

Excellent natural history museum located near downtown Rockford, Illinois. They have everything from Dinosaurs to soil samples. Three floors of exhibits and interactive activities. There is a gift shop on the first floor. The place is always clean and the staff are always friendly. Definitely worth a visit if youre in the area and want to see some bones and fossils!

Great little museum. Had lots of exhibits, very family friendly. Great dinosaur exhibits.

Great selection of art, all about community here. This a great place where kids and adults can learn and have a fun day in family!

A hidden gem. Never would have expected such a high level museum! Will go again! Kid friendly and highly informative for adults too!

Great place to bring the kids on a cool wet day. Lots of exhibits and knowledgeable staff.

Kids loved going around each exhibit. They were challenging each other to find every piece in the tree. Will take them again. If you have a family please visit.

Quite the tourist attraction, very immersive and informationive.

Great place for the whole family to learn about natural history! The reptile exhibit this summer is super fu !

I was suprised at how neat this was. Our family went here on a snowy day and it was a lot of fun for everyone. Definitely recommend it.

Definitely a fun day ! We spent 4 hours here ! Kids love it !

Great place to learn and see fossils from Illinois fossil hunting sights! Must visit place for fossil hunters .

Incredible staff, wonderful exhibits, and a great space for kids to get hands on. We are here at least 3 times a week with our toddler, and she always has the best time.

Such a fun place to visit with the family.

Great family-friendly museum!