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activities about trees in front of a forest background Activities for Kids & Families

Trees Experience Alcove

Daily
March 17 – June 14, 2026

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

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looking into the artist studio a the burke museum ARTIST STUDIO

Brenetta Ward in the Artist Studio

Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Celebrate Juneteenth with Brenetta Ward in the Artist Studio.

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Lecture: Queer Ecology

Thursday, June 25, 2026
6 p.m. doors open,
6:30 p.m. program begins

Learn more about the incredible range and diversity of sex, sex-development, gender, and sexuality in the natural world.

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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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steam spotlight FREE EVENT ON FREE FIRST THURSDAY

STEAM Spotlight | Splashing into STEAM

Free First Thursday

Thursday, July 2, 2026
4–7 p.m.

Join us for this month's water-themed STEAM Spotlight at Free First Thursday.

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detail of dyed yarn Workshop and lecture

Native Plants and Natural Dyes with Susan Pavel

Saturday, July 25, 2026
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn how you can use native plants to dye textiles with Dr. Susan Pavel.

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Experience Alcoves | Water

Daily 
June 24 – September 13, 2026

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

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