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Winter Wellness Class: Introduction to Qi Gong

This class series meets four times.
You can register for any combination of dates you'd like to attend:

January 23, January 30, February 6, and February 13, 2026
12–1 p.m.

Join us for a Qi Gong wellness workshop.

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Burke Book Club | Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales

Thursday, February 19, 2026
6:30–8 p.m.

Join us for a relaxing evening of the Burke Book Club.

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members behind the scenes night february 23 5-8 pm Member Event

Members Behind-the-Scenes Night 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026
5–8 p.m.

This popular members-only event is back! 

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Fossil Finders

Monthly event — see each
listing for specific date.

Join us for an evening of fossilized fun at Members Behind-the-Scenes Night! 

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Trenton Quiocho in the Artist Studio

Monday, February 23, 2026
5–8 p.m.

 

Join Trenton Quiocho in the Artist Studio during Members Behind-the-Scenes Night.

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Free First Thursday

First Thursday of each month
10 a.m – 8 p.m.

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

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Shapes and Patterns

Daily
January 6 – March 15, 2026

Learn how shapes and patterns play a big role in the world around us.

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burke-ology spring fundraising Fundraising event

Burke-ology

Saturday, April 11, 2026
5 p.m.

Join us for our annual spring fundraiser.

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Microfossil Finds from Hell Creek and Beyond — Webinar

Monday, April 20, 2026
10–10:45 a.m.

Learn how paleontologists piece together tiny clues about past ecosystems

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