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Every day is different at the Burke—what will you experience?

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burke exterior with the two BURKE signs visible and the green native plant landscape of the burke yard visible in the foreground and on the left

Hours

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Last admission at 4:30 PM

First Thursday of each month: 10 AM – 8 PM

Monday: CLOSED

Location

4303 Memorial Way NE
Seattle, WA, United States

Directions & Parking

Admission

Pre-purchased, online tickets are encouraged. 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.

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Upcoming Events

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exterior of the Burke Museum on a sunny winter day with a bright blue sky Free Admission

Free First Thursday

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

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photo of an oud stringed instrument on a dark background FREE event

Marhaba

Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month at the Burke.

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cherry blossoms blooming against a blue sky Fun for everyone

Cherry Blossom Activities

Celebrating the magic of cherry blossom season in Seattle!

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Our Work

At the Burke, we bring together people, objects and the stories that make them meaningful.

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Photo: Mark Stone/University of Washington
Photo: Mark Stone/University of Washington