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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 and stay for as long as you'd like.

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

Happening
This Day

Aug. 7

Free First Thursday

Thursday, August 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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Aug. 7

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, August 7
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Sep. 4

Free First Thursday

Thursday, September 4
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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Sep. 4

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, September 4
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Sep. 14

Experience Alcoves | Water

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Included with Admission

Learn about the significance of water, from Washington waterways to ancient oceans.

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Oct. 2

Free First Thursday

Thursday, October 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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Oct. 2

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, October 2
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Nov. 6

Free First Thursday

Thursday, November 6
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. 6

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, November 6
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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Dec. 4

Free First Thursday

Thursday, December 4
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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Dec. 4

Collections Open Doors

Thursday, December 4
4:30 PM–7:30 PM

Stop by the collections spaces and speak with researchers, staff, and volunteers about their work at the Burke.

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a kid and parent learn about mammals at behind the scenes night

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