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Free First Thursday

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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visitors FREE EVENT ON FREE FIRST THURSDAY

Collections Open Doors

Free First Thursday

First Thursday of the month
4:30–7:30 p.m.

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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woven in wool | resilience in coast salish weaving Member Event

Woven in Wool Member Opening Reception

Friday, September 12, 2025
6–9 p.m.
 

Celebrate the opening of Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving with early, members-only access! 

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woven in wool | resilience in coast salish weaving SPECIAL EXHIBIT OPENING

Woven in Wool Special Exhibition

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Special exhibition opens September 13, 2025!

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water alcove activity Activities for Kids & Families

Experience Alcoves | Water

Daily 
June 24 – September 14, 2025

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

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animal specimens with a text overlay that says spooky science new alcove activities Activities for Kids & Families

Experience Alcoves | Spooky Science

Daily
September 16 – November 2, 2025

Check out these Spooky Science activities in our Experience Alcoves!

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