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

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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

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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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Celebrate Diwali with Hindi Time Kids

Join cultural education partner, Hindi Time Kids, for a craft activity to celebrate Diwali!

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Spooky Science

Check out these Spooky Science activities in our Experience Alcoves!

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Body Language Member Preview Event

Celebrate the creativity and honor the resilience of Indigenous tattoo artists. 

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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