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Bring Your Blanket to the Burke

Saturday, January 28
3-5 p.m.

Bring a blanket, get cozy, and join us for a day of shared storytelling with artist Natasha Marin.

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Sounders FC Day at the Burke

Sunday, November 13
10 AM – 5 PM

On Sunday, November 13, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, admission to the Burke Museum is free when you wear your Sounders FC gear! 

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International Archaeology Day 2022

Saturday, October 22
11 AM – 3 PM

Celebrate International Archaeology Day!

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Beadwork, Weaving, Tools, and Carving: Intertwined in a Way of Life

Thursday, November 17
7 PM

Join Squaxin Island artist Andrea Wilbur-Sigo for this virtual event.

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Celebrate Diwali with Hindi Time Kids

Sunday, October 16
11 AM – 12 PM

Join cultural education partner, Hindi Time Kids, for a craft activity to celebrate Diwali!

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Spooky Science

Daily through October 31

Check out these Spooky Science activities in our Experience Alcoves!

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Body Language Member Preview Event

Saturday, November 5
5:30–8:30 PM

Remarks at 7 PM

Celebrate the creativity and honor the resilience of Indigenous tattoo artists. 

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Members Lean into Learning: Education

Sunday, September 18, 2022
10 AM – 2 PM

 

Burke members are invited to drop by the Learning Lab to try out some activities with the Burke Education team.

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Virtual Tour: Nancy Kovalik's Collection of Northwest Coast Native Art

Sunday, September 18
3 PM

Join the Bill Holm Center and the Friends of Native Art for a special virtual tour of Joe & Nancy Kovalik's collections of Northwest Native Art

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Summer of Learning Celebration

Sunday, August 28, 2022
10 AM – 5 PM

 

A special FREE day in honor of youth participants of The Seattle Public Library Summer of Learning program.

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Land Acknowledgement: The Burke Museum stands on the lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, whose ancestors resided here since time immemorial. Many Indigenous peoples thrive in this place—alive and strong.

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