Families & Youth

Photo: Andrew Waits
Photo: Andrew Waits

Fun for learners of all ages

The Burke offers a variety of unique experiences crafted especially for families and youth in the form of camps, museum-wide family events, immersive play spaces, weekend early-learner programs, and evening and weekend teen programs.

These exciting offerings bring the museum to life for young learners and their families through age-appropriate hands-on activities, experiments, demonstrations, and discussions. 

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Photo: Burke Museum

Fossil Finder Fun Packs

Treat your favorite junior paleontologist to a treasure box of fun activities, including exclusive access to virtual resources featuring Burke scientists and educators.

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

Girls in Science

Build confidence in your science skills under the mentorship of scientists from the Burke Museum and University of Washington.

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Join today for early access to registration for offerings and events, including Burke Camps and DinoFest.

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Your gift makes it possible for us to offer financial assistance to eligible schools, programs and families to ensure no child is turned away because of financial limitations.

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Photo: Cathy Morris/Burke Museum
Photo: Cathy Morris/Burke Museum