# Event Details - **Event Name**: Paleo Research Package - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Enjoy a full weekend of research lectures from top paleontologists + Keynote talk and dinner. Includes museum admission.About this EventExperience all the science all weekend!This ticket type includes:Friday Night Talk (Member Night)All Saturday Daytime LecturesSaturday Night Keynote & DinnerAll Sunday Daytime LecturesWhy PaleoFest 2026?Be Part of the Discovery!PaleoFest is more than a weekend event; it’s where history comes alive! Hosted at the Burpee Museum of Natural History, this celebration brings world-renowned paleontologists to Rockford, IL, to share "breaking news" science. Whether you're a family of explorers or a dedicated researcher, PaleoFest brings the prehistoric world to you!What’s Happening?World-Class Talks: Hear directly from the researchers making headlines. All evening and weekend talks are tailored for a general audience—no scientific background required!NEW for 2026! The Paleo Marketplace: Our biggest expansion yet! Shop a curated selection of vendors from across the country featuring fossils, minerals, books, and unique paleo-art. (Included with General Admission).NEW for 2026! Student Poster Presentations: Experience the future of science as students present their own ongoing research. (Included with General Admission).Pop-Up Exhibits & Games: Access exclusive "one-day-only" stations and interactive games throughout the museum’s exhibit halls.Headlining Speakers & Special EventsFriday Honorary Member Kick-Off: Join Dr. James Napoli, lead author of the groundbreaking 2025 Nature paper on the reclassification of "Jane." Hear the inside story of how Nanotyrannus was officially recognized as a distinct species.Saturday Keynote Dinner: Meet Dr. Jingmai O’Connor from the as she discusses the world-famous "Chicago Archaeopteryx" and the spectacular evolution of flight.? For Students & Research EnthusiastsDeep dives into the science, including the landmark Nanotyrannus findings.Paleo Research Package (1 Person): 3-Day Lecture Pass + Saturday Dinner/Keynote + Lanyard. Price: Member $140 | Non-Member $170VIP Research Package (1 Person): Everything above PLUS Priority Dinner Seating + Swag Bag (Includes T-Shirt!). Price: Member $210 | Non-Member $260The All-Day Lecture Pass: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday daytime lectures (excludes dinner). Price: Member $75 | Non-Member $95 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/paleo-research-package/100001968248066952 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, literary-art, pop-ups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fpaleo-research-package-tickets-1968248066952 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 183.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rockford - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Burpee Museum of Natural History - **lat**: 42.2772724 - **long**: -89.0881873 - **full address**: Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Burpee Museum of Natural History (https://allevents.in/org/burpee-museum-of-natural-history/17592179) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/53bcc09dd67d8f63c1ff542f8f2758ae72b225cb4a9f47b35d4a6b601a7a8f5b-rimg-w1200-h580-dc0a0e0d-gmir.jpg?v=1768538066 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Paleo+Research+Package&date=06+Mar ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 12.51 up to 183.24 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Burpee Museum of Natural History - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, workshops, literary-art, pop-ups - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Paleo Research Package ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Paleo Research Package", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/53bcc09dd67d8f63c1ff542f8f2758ae72b225cb4a9f47b35d4a6b601a7a8f5b-rimg-w1200-h580-dc0a0e0d-gmir.jpg?v=1768538066", "startDate": "2026-03-06", "endDate": "2026-03-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/rockford/paleo-research-package/100001968248066952", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Burpee Museum of Natural History", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "737 North Main Street", "addressLocality": "Rockford", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.2772724", "longitude": "-89.0881873" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Enjoy a full weekend of research lectures from top paleontologists + Keynote talk and dinner. 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