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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.  

Save time, get tickets online

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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Apply admission toward a membership!

Join today, and we’ll credit your ticket toward the cost of a Burke membership. Contact burkemem@uw.edu within seven (7) days of your visit. 
*A portion or the full amount of your recent ticket order is applied toward the cost of your annual membership on a one-for-one basis. For example, one adult ticket purchase may be applied to one adult membership. 

Admission refund and exchange policy

Exchanges
Admission tickets can be exchanged for use on a different day up to the time of entry for your original scheduled visit. Email burkevis@uw.edu or call 206.616.8616 for a full refund or to exchange your ticket for another day. Please include the name of the ticket purchaser or order number. 

Refunds
You may request an admission ticket refund up to to 24 hours prior to your scheduled visit. Email burkevis@uw.edu or call 206.616.8616 for a full refund. Please include the name of the ticket purchaser or the order number in your message.

If you are unable to use your tickets, you may also choose to donate the purchase cost to support the mission of the Burke Museum. 

Transaction and payment security

Ticket purchase transactions are made in US dollars. Payment details are encrypted in transit and cardholder data is never stored by the University of Washington. 

Contact

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 Memorial Way NE 
Seattle, WA 98105 
206.616.8616 
burkevis@uw.edu 

Date

When would you like to visit? Please select a date from the calendar.

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

Dec. 14

Ingrid Isuwiq Hansen & Jessica Pilista Towns-Camara in the Artist Studio

Saturday, December 14
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Join Ingrid Isuwiq Hansen & Jessica Pilista Towns-Camara in the Artist Studio.

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Dec. 15

Marshallese master weaver Emma Joran in the Artist Studio

Sunday, December 15
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Marshallese master weaver Emma Joran will share artwork and weaving from the Marshall Islands.

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Dec. 21

Saał-Kaa Fred Fulmer in the Artist Studio

Saturday, December 21
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Join Tlingit artist Saał-Kaa Fred Fulmer in the Artist Studio.

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Dec. 22

Jennifer Angaiak Wood in the Artist Studio

Sunday, December 22
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Join Jennifer Angaiak Wood in the Artist Studio.

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Dec. 26

Educator Appreciation Days

Thursday, December 26
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Educators enjoy FREE admission for themselves and one (1) guest December 26 and December 27, 2024.

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Dec. 27

Educator Appreciation Days

Friday, December 27
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Educators enjoy FREE admission for themselves and one (1) guest December 26 and December 27, 2024.

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Dec. 28

Entangled Oceans in the Artist Studio

Saturday, December 28
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Join Entangled Oceans in the Artist Studio for an immersive art experience.

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Dec. 31

Fossil Finders | It's About Time — Noon Year's Eve Party!

Tuesday, December 31
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join us at the December Fossil Finders for a "Noon Year's Eve" countdown, dino dance party, and more.

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

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