BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

ROCKFORD, IL

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The Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Illinois is a museum dedicated to the preservation and study of the natural history of the region. The museum was founded in 1942 by local resident and business leader, Leigh Burpee. The museum houses a wide range of collections, including a large collection of fossils, artifacts from the area, and an extensive library. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits and displays, including native plants, animals, and minerals, as well as a variety of other natural history topics.

The museum also features a research center that specializes in the study of the geology and paleontology of the area. Researchers can access a variety of laboratory and field equipment, as well as a selection of fossils and minerals. The museum also has a variety of educational programs for children, including classes and special events throughout the year.

The museum is open to the public and offers a variety of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and field trips. It is also home to a variety of special events, such as the annual Rockford Fossil Fair, held in October. In addition, the museum offers a variety of outreach activities, including presentations, special exhibits, and hands-on activities. Finally, the museum is also home to a variety of volunteer and internship opportunities, allowing visitors to get involved in the museum’s activities.

BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROCKFORD IL. US MID #8401700545

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,687,196 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

HARRY AND DELLA BURPEE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
813 N MAIN ST
ROCKFORD
IL
61103-6905

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BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Information

MID # 8401700545
Name HARRY AND DELLA BURPEE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 362045414
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,793,321
REVENUE 1,687,196
LAT/LONG 42.277929, -89.088719
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 201
US Census Tract: 002900
US Census Block: 1000