Events

Learn more about the work of the Burke paleobotany team and find out what plants looked like during the Age of Dinosaurs.

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

Join us for our annual spring fundraiser.

Learn how paleontologists piece together tiny clues about past ecosystems.

Join Dr. Steve Brusatte as he discusses the rise and fall of dinosaurs.

Dig into paleontology at the Burke’s annual festival of fossils! 

What does it mean to live well as wildfire and smoke season becomes more a part of life?

Join three Pacific Northwest artists — two writers and one illustrator — to learn how they distill their research on our local seabirds into engaging stories and compelling illustrations.

Step into the lush environment of the UW Biology Greenhouse and discover the art of botanical sketch journaling.

Join author Taha Ebrahimi for a book event for Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide.

Learn about the diversity and significance of trees with our hands-on activities.