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Reciprocal Museums Benefit

Cascade Associate level members and above receive free admission to over 400 museums!

Become a Member or Renew Today!

Join the Burke and receive fabulous benefits, including unlimited admission throughout the year, an annual night "behind the scenes," other special members-only programs, a complimentary subscription to the museum e-newsletter, and a 10% discount both in the Museum Shop and Café.

Have questions or want to join over the phone? Call our Membership Office at 206-616-6057.

UW Faculty & Staff can sign up for membership by Payroll Deduction.

Membership Levels

Student ($25)

  • Membership benefits for one currently-enrolled student (18 or older, with valid student ID)

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Individual ($45)

  • Free admission for one adult (18-61)

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Dual Adult ($55)

  • Free admission for two adults (18-61)

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Family ($75)

  • Free admission for two adults
  • Free admission for four youths under age 18

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Cascade Associate ($100)

  • Free admission for two adults
  • Free admission for four youths under age 18
  • Four (4) guest passes
  • Recognition in the Burke Museum Annual Report
  • Membership card stickers for NARM reciprocal museums

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Annual Giving Levels – Memberships Support the Burke Annual Fund

Northwest Partner ($250)

  • Free admission for two adults
  • Free admission for four youths under age 18
  • Six (6) guest passes
  • Invitations to one special donor event
  • Recognition in the Burke Museum Annual Report
  • Membership card stickers for NARM reciprocal museums

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Pacific Patron ($500)

  • Free admission for two adults
  • Free admission for four youths under age 18
  • Eight (8) guest passes
  • Membership in UW College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Club
  • Invitations to two or more special donor events
  • Recognition in the Burke Museum Annual Report
  • Membership card stickers for NARM reciprocal museums

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Director's Circle ($1,000)

  • Free admission for two adults
  • Free admission for four youths under age 18
  • Ten (10) guest passes
  • Complimentary Family membership to give as a gift
  • Private Director's Tour for ten (10) guests
  • Membership in UW College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Club
  • Invitations to annual Director's Circle events
  • Recognition in the Burke Museum Annual Report
  • Membership card stickers for NARM reciprocal museums

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

Dicounted Memberships

Seniors ($15 off)

  • These are discounted memberships for seniors (62 or older)
  • Individual membership for one senior at $30
  • Dual Adult membership for two seniors at $40

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

UW Family ($54)

  • This is a discounted membership for UW Students, Faculty and Staff, and Retirees (UW ID required)
  • Free admission for two adults
  • Free admission for four youths under age 18

All memberships include:

  • Unlimited Free Admission: Enjoy unlimited free admission to the Burke Museum for one year. Includes free admission to Dinosaur Day, Bug Blast, and other annual family events.
  • Exhibit Preview Parties: Receive invitations to preview new exhibits before they open to the public.
  • "Behind-the-Scenes Night": One of the most popular benefits of membership, this annual event provides you with the opportunity to talk with curators and tour the museum collections and research areas.
  • 10% Discount in the Burke Café: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Burke Café.
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop: Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
  • Subscription to Member E-Newsletter: Receive news about exhibits and events, as well as insightful articles on museum activities, collections, and research behind the scenes.
  • Discounts on Special Activities: Receive priority registration and discounts on lectures, workshops, field trips, and other activities.
  • Reciprocal Membership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and Stonerose Fossil Center in Republic, WA.
  • Tax-deduction: 100% of your membership cost is tax deductible.†

UW Alumni Association members ($5-10 off)

These are discounted memberships for UWAA members (Current alumni ID card required). Please call the Membership Office for more information at 206-616-6057 or e-mail burkemem@uw.edu.

Educators in the State of Washington ($65)

Educators are eligible for a discount on the Family membership. Please call the Membership Office for more information at 206-616-6057 or e-mail burkemem@uw.edu..

Please call the Membership Office for more information at 206-616-6057 or e-mail burkemem@uw.edu.

† Cost of membership is fully tax deductible as specified in IRS regulations. Pursuant to RCW 19.09, the University of Washington is registered as a charitable organization with the Secretary of State for the State of Washington. For information, call the Office of the Secretary of State, 1-800-332-4483.