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Education

The Burke Museum provides high quality science and cultural learning experiences to students of all ages in Washington State.

Whether on a museum Discovery Tour, using a Burke Box traveling teaching collection, attending an educator workshop, or participating in one of our popular Summer Camps, everyone is sure to learn something new!

Burke Museum education is active year round with exciting programs for students, teachers, and families. Read descriptions of past education programs

Collections Manager Sharon Birks at girls in science summer program
Girls in Science Summer Program

Featured in Education


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Burke 101

A weekend program that places UW Students in the galleries to interact with visitors.

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Kid Mail

Read letters of thanks from our young visitors.

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Burke Tours

Bring a group for special admission rates and programs to fit every age and intellectual interest.