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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.  

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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.

 

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

Please note advance tickets are not available for July due to a ticketing software update.

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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May. 14

Author Talk: Street Trees of Seattle

Thursday, May 14
6:00 PM–8:00 PM

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

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May. 21

Designing Medals for the World: An Artist's Responsibility to Their Culture and Aesthetic

Thursday, May 21
7:00 PM–9:00 PM

Join us for a virtual presentation by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Corrine Hunt.

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May. 23

Alison Bremner in the Artist Studio

Saturday, May 23
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Meet Tlingit artist Alison Bremner in the Artist Studio.

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Jun. 2

Author Talk: Seattle Field Guide

Tuesday, June 2
6:00 PM–8:00 PM

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

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Jun. 4

Free First Thursday

Thursday, June 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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Jun. 4

STEAM Spotlight | Plant Sciences

Thursday, June 4
4:00 PM–7:00 PM

Join us for this month's STEAM Spotlight!

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Jun. 14

Trees Experience Alcove

Sunday, June 14
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Included with Admission

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

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Jun. 25

Lecture: Queer Ecology

Thursday, June 25
6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Learn more about the incredible range and diversity of sex, sex-development, gender, and sexuality in the natural world.

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Jul. 2

Free First Thursday

Thursday, July 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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Aug. 6

Free First Thursday

Thursday, August 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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Sep. 3

Free First Thursday

Thursday, September 3
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. 1

Free First Thursday

Thursday, October 1
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. 5

Free First Thursday

Thursday, November 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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