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woven in wool | resilience in coast salish weaving Member Event

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

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Special exhibition opens September 13, 2025!

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water alcove activity Activities for Kids & Families

Daily 
June 24 – September 14, 2025

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

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artist studio ARTIST STUDIO

Sunday, September 14, 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join Jenine Hillaire in the Artist Studio.

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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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STEAM Spotlight FREE EVENT

Thursday, October 2
4:30-6:30 p.m.

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

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bottles in archaeology Virtual Event

VIRTUAL EVENT
Friday, October 3, 2025
5:30–7:30 p.m.

Join this live webinar to ask our archaeology team about their work!

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