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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.

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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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Apr. 16

Wild in Seattle

Wednesday, April 16
6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Celebrate the publication of Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature with author David B. Williams and illustrator Elizabeth Person.

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Apr. 27

Margery Cercado in the Artist Studio

Sunday, April 27
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Join Filipinx artist Margery Cercado in the Artist Studio.

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Apr. 27

Fossil Finders | Egg-stravaganza

Sunday, April 27
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join us for an EGG-stravaganza!

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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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May. 2

Burke in Bloom

Friday, May 2
5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Join us May 2 for our annual spring fundraiser.

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May. 10

Dino Fest 2025

Saturday, May 10
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Dig into paleontology at the Burke’s annual festival of fossils! 

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May. 17

A Tyrant's Rise: The evolution of T. rex | Dino Lecture

Saturday, May 17
6:30 PM–7:30 PM

Join paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno as she reveals what new dinosaur discoveries from the dawn of the Cretaceous are teaching us about T. rex.

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May. 22

Sonic Guild Live at the Burke

Thursday, May 22
7:00 PM–8:45 PM

The Burke Museum and Sonic Guild are teaming up to bring Burke members a unique musical experience. 

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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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Jun. 22

Trees Experience Alcove

Sunday, June 22
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Included with Admission

Learn about the diversity and significance of trees with our hands-on activities. 

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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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