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SiSeeNaxAlt Gail White Eagle in the Artist Studio

Sunday, November 17, 2024
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join Muckleshoot artist SiSeeNaxAlt Gail White Eagle in the Artist Studio

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original artwork by esmeralda vasquez

Esmeralda Vasquez in the Artist Studio

Thursday, October 3
2 – 6 p.m.

Join Esmeralda Vasquez in the Artist Studio on Free First Thursday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Lee Burkhart and Herb Sheakley Jr. in the Artist Studio

Saturday, September 28
3 – 5 p.m.

Meet two Tlingit artists — Lee Burkhart and Herb Sheakley Jr — as they demonstrate their work and share their knowledge in the Artist Studio.

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Bill Holm Center 20th Anniversary Reception

Saturday, November 2, 2024
6 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the Bill Holm Center’s 20th Anniversary at an evening reception at the Burke Museum.

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Passages — Tracing Routes to the Future

Saturday, November 2, 2024
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

"Passages — Tracing Routes to the Future" will bring together leading Native American and First Nations artists to discuss trends of the distinctive art traditions of our region.

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rosy finch by sarah kaizar

Rare Air Member Preview Event

Friday, October 18, 2024
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of Rare Air: Connecting with Species of Flight with early, members-only access! 

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Fossil Finders | Egg-stravaganza

Sunday, April 27, 2025
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us for an EGG-stravaganza!

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portrait of sharlene santana in biology collections with bat specimens in front of her on trays

Curated Conversations | How the Bat Got Its Wings

Wednesday, September 25
6 – 7 p.m.

Join us for a special virtual event to hear from Burke Museum Curator of Mammals, Dr. Sharlene Santana.

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Shaadootlaa Iyall in the Artist Studio

Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Visit Tlingit artist Shaadootlaa Iyall in the Artist Studio.

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kelsie abrams holds a piece of amber on her outstetched glove while working in the field

Ancient Lands: Creature Connections | DIG Field School Webinar

Wednesday, October 16
11:30 a.m. (Pacific time)

Celebrate National Fossil Day with this DIG Field School webinar.

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