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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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Free First Thursday

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

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david boxley poses in his shop surrounded by carving tools Book launch

Celebrate Tsimshian Eagle: A Culture Bearer's Journey

Join us at the Burke to celebrate the publication of artist David A. Boxley and writer Steve Quinn’s forthcoming book, Tsimshian Eagle: A Culture Bearer's Journey.

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portrait of Joe gaydos member event

Curated Conversations | Abalone to Orcas: Saving Puget Sound with Science and Stories

Join us for a conversation with an advisor on the exhibit, Joe Gaydos, to learn more about the interconnected relationships of the Salish Sea region and how we can deepen the impact of our conservation efforts.

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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