Member Honorary Kick Off Event & Youth Dino Class

This ticket type includes:

• Members Night Talk OR Registration for Youth Dino Class

The Memners Night Talk will be by Scott Williams from the Museum of the Rockies talking about Paleontology and Hollywood connections! Join us for a member and honorary guest reception with hour d'ourdourves, music, and a cash bar.

Reception: 5:00-6:15

Dino Babies Class 6:15-7:15 (check in as early as 6:00)

Members Talk 6:15-7:15

The Members Night Talk is included in the weekend passes and is Free to members. The Youth Dino Class involves learning about dinosaurs as babies, and creating a dino hatching from an egg to take home. The Youth Dino Class is discounted for members. This class will sell out, so please preregister to reserve a spot. The class runs concurrently with the members night talk.

Have a Family or Group attending PaleoFest?

SAVE $$ with Family Packages starting at bundles of 4 tickets or more. Considering adding a hands on workshop to make the experience extra special!

https://burpee.org/paleofest/

PaleoFest is a weekend-long celebration of paleontology at the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Illinois. The event features educational programs, workshops, and lectures from paleontologists.

What Happens?

• Talks: Paleontologists from around the world share their research and studies
• Workshops: Kids and adults can participate in workshops on topics like trilobites and ceratopsians
• Art demonstrations: Visitors can learn about paleontology through art demonstrations
• PopUp Exhibits & Games: Guests can view one-day only exhibit stations that focus on different aspects of paleontology
• Exhibit halls: Visitors can explore the museum's exhibit halls

Who's involved?

• Paleontologists: Researchers and students from around the world share their research
• Education staff: The museum's education staff create activities for kids and adults

What's the goal?

• To share research and paleo news
• To inspire curiosity and learning about the natural world
• To make science fun for kids and adults

Host or Publisher Burpee Museum of Natural History