About the Area
Rockford,
IL
Local Attractions : Illinois : Rockford
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
The Burpee Museum is located within the confines of Rockford itself, so it’s very simple and convenient to get to. It is a Natural History Museum that dissects natural history from prehistory to current natural artifacts. While they do market to all age groups, the Burpee Museum is a great place to take the children for a day-trip because it’s fun for both them and you and has the added bonus of education. Boasting over 70,000 artifacts, the museum not…
Illinois
Capital: Springfield
Largest Metro Area: Chicago
2007 Avg. Home Price: $210,852.95 (22)
2007 Avg. Household Income: $50,260.00 (14)
2007 State & Local Tax Burden: 10.8% (23)
Famous For: Abe Lincoln, pinball
