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Chinook Ikanum (stories/myths): The Lifeways and Stories reflected in Guests from the Great River

Friday, March 26
5:30–7:00 PM PDT

Join Tony A. (naschio) Johnson (Chinook) as he tells the stories represented in his art installation, Guests from the Great River.

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Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline Strat Column  Pen and ink with digital color by Grace Freeman

Cruisin' Through Time: Seattle Staycation

Thursday, April 8
5:30 PM PT

Learn about the geologic history of the Seattle area and some of the surprising fossils found right in the Burke's backyard.

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Cruisin' Around Washington: Sucia Island & Stonerose Interpretive Center

Friday, March 19
5:30 PM PT

Take a trip around Washington state and learn about fossils and ancient life from two paleontological sites featured in our new exhibit, Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline!

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Community Storytime with Mr. D

Saturday, February 27
10 AM PT

Virtual all-ages program for families

Join the national award-winning museum The Unspoken Truths Founder Mr. D (Delbert Richardson) and Burke Museum Education Director Dr. Alvin Logan for a special virtual program sharing the unspoken truths of Black contributions to STEM.

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Storytime for Schools with Mr. D

Thursday, February 25
10 AM PT

Virtual program for schools

Join the national award-winning museum The Unspoken Truths Founder Mr. D (Delbert Richardson) and Burke Museum Education Director Dr. Alvin Logan for a special virtual program sharing the unspoken truths of Black contributions to STEM.

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#BurkeFromHome Trivia Night

Thursday, February 18
8 PM PT

Join us online for Burke Trivia special Valentine's Edition!

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Cruisin' the Eternal Coastline, 2016. Ray Troll

Cruisin' to Alaska: Ray Troll's Studio & Dino Draw-along

Friday, February 12
5:30–6:30 PM PT

Travel virtually to Ketchikan, Alaska and meet Ray Troll, the artist behind our new exhibit Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline!

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Eternal Lino Cut, Ray Troll

Exhibit Opening: Members' Virtual Celebration

Friday, December 4
6 PM PT

Join Ray Troll, Kirk Johnson, and the Burke Museum for a live celebration of the Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline temporary exhibit.

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Clearing Paths, Creating Access

Monday, October 26
Live virtual event
4–5:15 PM PDT (Pacific Time)

Today’s museums create tomorrow’s scholars, scientists and artists, but those pathways are not always clear for Black and Brown kids. Having a role model who looks like you to show you the way can be life-changing.

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Fossil Costume Contest

October 2–31, 2021

Celebrate National Fossil Day with us!

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