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Syrille Jones, son of co-curator Tillie Jones, honors the Coast Salish Wool Weaving Board and their work at the Indigenous Preview for Woven in Wool, September 11, 2025. Photo Jack Storms Fashion show

Monday, August 24, 2026
6–9 p.m.

Celebrate the closing of the Woven in Wool special exhibition with the first fashion show at the Burke Museum.

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burke exterior FREE ADMISSION

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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tidelands creation story ARTIST STUDIO

Thursday, September 3, 2026
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join Amber Stephens in the Artist Studio.

 

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exterior of the Burke FREE EVENT ON FREE FIRST THURSDAY

Free First Thursday
Thursday, September 3, 2026
4–7 p.m.

Showcasing the work and interests of queer knowledge holders working in STEAM and STEAM-supporting jobs at the Burke.

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water alcove activity Activities for Kids & Families

Daily 
June 24 – September 13, 2026

Learn about the significance of water, from Washington waterways to ancient oceans.

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in the range of fire & ice book cover BOOK EVENT

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:30 p.m. 

 

 

David B. Williams in conversation with local journalist Mary Ann Gwinn.

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fabric bird sculpture art workshop

Saturday, September 19, 2026
2–4 p.m.

 

Engage in a large-scale civic engagement art project raising awareness for bird building collisions.

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exterior of the Burke FREE EVENT

Thursday, September 24, 2026
7 p.m.

Join Vancouver-based scholar and writer Christopher W. Smith for a presentation on Tsimshian Master Carver Samuel Elwitt.

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sunset landscape wellness workshop

September 25, October 2, October 9, and October 16, 2026
12–1 p.m.

Join us for a Qi Gong wellness workshop.

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gyetk book cover Author event

Thursday, September 30, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.

Join authors Spencer Greening and Rachel Greening for a discussion of their new book.

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Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas ARTIST STUDIO

Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas in the Artist Studio.

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Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas ARTIST STUDIO

Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas in the Artist Studio.

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fossil finders dig pit activity Activities for kids & families

Monthly event — see each
listing for specific date.

Celebrate Halloween and dress up like your favorite fossil!

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spooky science alcove activity Activities for Kids & Families

Daily
September 15 – November 1, 2026

Check out these Spooky Science activities in our Experience Alcoves!

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people at behind the scenes night

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