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indigenous peoples day FREE EVENT

Sunday, October 12, 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Burke Museum.

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paleontologist in the field Virtual Event

VIRTUAL EVENT
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
10–10:45 a.m.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a paleontologist? Now’s your chance to ask!

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The Teachings of Mutton: A  Coast Salish Woolly Dog Book Launch

Thursday, October 23, 2025
6–9 p.m.

 Join the Burke Museum for a book talk and signing with Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, author of The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog.  

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fossil finders dig pit activity Activities for kids & families

Last Sunday of each month
(unless otherwise noted)

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

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spooky science alcove activity Activities for Kids & Families

Daily
September 16 – November 2, 2025

Check out these Spooky Science activities in our Experience Alcoves!

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burke exterior FREE ADMISSION

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

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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archy day 2023 All ages event

Sunday, November 16, 2025
10 am. – 5 p.m.

Join us for Archaeology Family Day at the Burke.

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people at behind the scenes night

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