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Photo: Rachel Ormiston/Burke Museum
Photo: Rachel Ormiston/Burke Museum

We can't wait to see you!

With working labs you can see into, one-of-a-kind objects all around you, and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, at the Burke, you see—and feel—a world alive. The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle with a focus on dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe.  

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Pre-purchased, online tickets are encouraged. A limited number of walk-up tickets are available on a first come, first-served basis as space allows. Book your ticket in advance to visit at your ideal time and skip the line on busy days like weekends and Free First Thursdays! You may arrive at any time during the hour of your reserved time slot and stay for as long as you'd like.

Date

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Entry Time

Museum hours are 10 AM – 5 PM Tuesday–Sunday. The BUY TICKETS button will appear once you select your desired entry time.

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Ticket Prices

All prices include tax.

  • Adult
    $22
  • Senior (62+)
    $20
  • Student (non-UW)
    $14
  • Youth (Ages 4–17)
    $14
  • Youth (3 and under)
    FREE
  • UW student, faculty, staff & retirees (w/ Husky Card)
    FREE
  • Members
    FREE

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This Day

Jan. 12

Time and Traditions

Sunday, January 12
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Included with Admission

Enjoy daily self-directed activities in the museum during your visit.

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Jan. 18

Microfossil Community Science Workshop

Saturday, January 18
9:00 AM–3:30 PM

Join the Discoveries in Geosciences (DIG) Team for a one-day professional development workshop for middle school educators.

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Jan. 23

Curated Conversations | 50 Peaks Project

Thursday, January 23
5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Hear from Herbarium Collections Manager, David Giblin, about the role the Burke Museum Herbarium plays in documenting and describing biodiversity in Washington state.

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Jan. 26

Fossil Finders | Mesozoic Monsters

Sunday, January 26
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Included with Admission

Learn about the mighty animals of the Mesozoic.

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Jan. 30

Bird’s Eye View: Science in Illustration

Thursday, January 30
6:30 PM–8:00 PM

See behind-the-scenes in this unique virtual program showing how researchers and illustrators collaborate to transform scientific findings into compelling images.

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Feb. 6

Free First Thursday

Thursday, February 6
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Feb. 6

STEAM Spotlight | Queers in STEAM

Thursday, February 6
4:00 PM–7:00 PM

Showcasing the work and interests of queer knowledge holders working in STEAM and STEAM-supporting jobs at the Burke.

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Feb. 6

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, February 6
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Feb. 7

Rare Air Sip & Sketch

Friday, February 7
7:00 PM–10:00 PM

Unleash your creativity at this Sip & Sketch event, inspired by the Burke Museum's current special exhibition, Rare Air: Connecting with Species of Flight.

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Feb. 24

Members Behind-the-Scenes Night 2025

Monday, February 24
5:00 PM–8:00 PM

This popular members-only event is back! 

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Mar. 6

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, March 6
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Mar. 30

Fossil Finders | Ancient Environments

Sunday, March 30
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Learn more about the work of the Burke paleobotany team and find out what plants looked like during the Age of Dinosaurs.

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Apr. 3

Free First Thursday

Thursday, April 3
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Apr. 3

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, April 3
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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May. 1

Free First Thursday

Thursday, May 1
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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May. 1

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, May 1
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Jun. 5

Free First Thursday

Thursday, June 5
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Jun. 5

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, June 5
4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Jul. 3

Free First Thursday

Thursday, July 3
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Jul. 3

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, July 3
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Aug. 7

Free First Thursday

Thursday, August 7
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Aug. 7

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, August 7
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Sep. 4

Free First Thursday

Thursday, September 4
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Sep. 4

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, September 4
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Oct. 2

Free First Thursday

Thursday, October 2
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Oct. 2

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, October 2
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Nov. 6

Free First Thursday

Thursday, November 6
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Nov. 6

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, November 6
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Dec. 4

Free First Thursday

Thursday, December 4
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Dec. 4

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, December 4
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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a kid and parent learn about mammals at behind the scenes night

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