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A group of people prepare to swim in a river; the surrounding landscape has been affected by wildfires Panel discussion

Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:30 p.m.

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

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two book covers collaged in a square Seabirds as Sentinels and The Bird with the Flaming Red Feet Panel event

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6:30 p.m.

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.

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burke exterior FREE ADMISSION

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

Free First Thursday

Thursday, May 7, 2026
3–6 p.m.

Join us for this month's STEAM Spotlight

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a section of a page of botanical sketches of a passion flower in color and black and white art workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026
2–5 p.m.

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

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Dr. Ora Marek-Martinez Panel discussion

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:30 p.m.

Learn about the concept of braiding knowledges and how incorporates Indigenous and western approaches to archaeological research.

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cover of street trees of seattle Book Event

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6 p.m.

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

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cover of seattle field guide Author event

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
6:30 p.m.

Join the authors of Seattle Field Guide for a presentation and audience Q&A.

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

Daily
March 17 – June 14, 2026

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

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