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Experience Alcoves | Water

Daily 
June 6 – September 14, 2024

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

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portrait of batik artist Xiaomei Wang ARTIST STUDIO

Xiaomei Wang in the Artist Studio

Wednesday, September 25
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. &
Thursday, September 26
12–2 p.m.

Visit batik artist Xiaomei Wang in the Artist Studio.

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portrait of batik artist Xiaomei Wang ARTIST STUDIO

Xiaomei Wang in the Artist Studio

Wednesday, September 25
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. &
Thursday, September 26
12–2 p.m.

Visit batik artist Xiaomei Wang in the Artist Studio.

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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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STEAM Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage Month Festival | "STEAM Spotlight": Mes de la Herencia Hispana Festival

Thursday, October 3
4-6 p.m.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and connect with Latine scientists and knowledge holders from the Burke and the community.

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Fossil Finders | Fossil Fashion

Sunday, October 27
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween and National Fossil Day by dressing up like your favorite fossil.

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Experience Alcoves | Spooky Science

Daily
September 10 – November 3, 2024

Check out these Spooky Science activities in our Experience Alcoves!

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Photo: Andrea Godinez/Burke Museum
Photo: Andrea Godinez/Burke Museum