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

We can't wait to see you!

With working labs you can see into, one-of-a-kind objects all around you, and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, at the Burke, you see—and feel—a world alive. The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle with a focus on dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe.  

Save time, get tickets online

Pre-purchased, online tickets are encouraged. A limited number of walk-up tickets are available on a first come, first-served basis as space allows. Book your ticket in advance to visit at your ideal time and skip the line on busy days like weekends and Free First Thursdays! You may arrive at any time during the hour of your reserved time slot.

Date

When would you like to visit? Please select a date from the calendar.

Entry Time

Museum hours are 10 AM – 5 PM Tuesday–Sunday. The BUY TICKETS button will appear once you select your desired entry time.

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Ticket Prices

All prices include tax.

  • Adult
    $22
  • Senior (62+)
    $20
  • Student (non-UW)
    $14
  • Youth (Ages 4–17)
    $14
  • Youth (3 and under)
    FREE
  • UW student, faculty, staff & retirees (w/ Husky Card)
    FREE
  • Members
    FREE

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This Day

Oct. 5

Free First Thursday

Thursday, October 5
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Oct. 11

Paleo Detectives | Tracks and Traces

Wednesday, October 11
9:30 AM–10:30 AM

Follow the trail of clues found in trace fossils — fossilized marks left by ancient creatures.

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Oct. 11

Paleo Bites: Tooth Sleuths

Wednesday, October 11
11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sink your teeth into some bite-sized science and learn more about the evolution of mammal teeth.

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Oct. 29

Fossil Finders | Fossil Fashion

Sunday, October 29
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Included with Admission

Celebrate Halloween and National Fossil Day by dressing up like your favorite fossil.

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Nov. 2

Free First Thursday

Thursday, November 2
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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Nov. 15

Experience Alcoves | Spooky Science

Wednesday, November 15
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Included with Admission

Check out these Spooky Science activities in our Experience Alcoves!

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Dec. 7

Free First Thursday

Thursday, December 7
10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

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