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regina fitiao share artwork with a group of adults ARTIST STUDIO

Regina Meredith Fitiao & Su'a Uilisone Fitiao in the Artist Studio

Saturday, November 8, 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join Regina Meredith Fitiao & Su'a Uilisone Fitiao in the Artist Studio

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archy day 2023 All ages event

Archaeology Family Day

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

Join us for Archaeology Family Day at the Burke.

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Fossil Finders

Monthly event — see each
listing for specific date.

Fossil Finders is making a special appearance at Archaeology Family Day!

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Carriere starts a basic weave with the split cedar limbs. Photo by Stuart Isett ARTIST STUDIO

Ed Carriere in the Artist Studio

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

Join Ed Carriere in the Artist Studio.

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TEST Film screening

Threads that Bind — The Story of the Woolly Dog

Friday, November 21, 2025
6:30–8 p.m.

Join us for a film screening and Q&A with the participants and producers of Threads That Bind — The Story of the Woolly Dog.

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burke exterior FREE ADMISSION

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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visitors FREE EVENT ON FREE FIRST THURSDAY

Collections Open Doors

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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a kid plays with a wooden ice age puzzle Activities for kids & families

Time and Traditions

Daily
November 4, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Enjoy daily self-directed activities in the museum during your visit.

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DIG participants sort microfossils Professional Development

Microfossil Community Science Workshop

Saturday, January 24, 2026
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Join the Discoveries in Geosciences (DIG) team for a professional development workshop for K–12 STEM educators.

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behind the scenes night Member Event

Members Behind-the-Scenes Night 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026
5–8 p.m.

This popular members-only event is back! 

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people at behind the scenes night

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