Members Behind-the-Scenes Night 2026
Date & Time
Monday, February 23, 2026
5–8 p.m.
This event is in the past.
Tickets
Go behind the scenes at this annual member event and roam the collections, see items not currently on public display, and engage with Burke staff, volunteers, and students.
During the event, you’ll have a chance to:
— Meet museum curators, staff, and community partners
— See areas of the museum that are typically closed to the public
— Learn about the care and conservation of the collections
— Shop the Burke Store with your 10% member discount
In the Artist Studio
Trenton Quiocho will demonstrate glass adornment making, including how it is created, carving, and cordage. He will also display some finished glass pieces, inspired by Filipino fish trap baskets. Examples of Filipino fish trap baskets from the Burke collections will be displayed alongside his work. Learn more
Fossil Finders | Members Behind-the-Scenes Night
Join us for an evening of fossilized fun at Members Behind-the-Scenes Night!
Receive a stamp for your Fossil Finders passport at our touch table featuring fossils and casts, and make scientific discoveries in the dig pit.