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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.

Cherry blossom season is here!

We expect heavy traffic and limited parking on campus due to cherry blossom season and related activities March 13–29, 2026.
More information about the UW cherry blossoms can be found here.

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Date

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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Mar. 12

Many Hands: The Making of Woven in Wool

Thursday, March 12
6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Learn more about the making of the special exhibition Woven in Wool.

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Mar. 15

Shapes and Patterns

Sunday, March 15
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Learn how shapes and patterns play a big role in the world around us.

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Mar. 29

Fossil Finders | Ancient Environments

Sunday, March 29
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Learn more about the work of the Burke paleobotany team and find out what plants looked like during the Age of Dinosaurs.

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Apr. 2

Free First Thursday

Thursday, April 2
10:00 AM–11:00 AM

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

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Apr. 11

Burke-ology

Saturday, April 11
5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Join us for our annual spring fundraiser.

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Apr. 20

Microfossil Finds from Hell Creek and Beyond — Webinar

Monday, April 20
10:00 AM–10:45 AM

Learn how paleontologists piece together tiny clues about past ecosystems.

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Apr. 26

Dino Fest 2026

Sunday, April 26
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Dig into paleontology at the Burke’s annual festival of fossils! 

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May. 6

How to Tell a Seabird's Tale: The Role of the Writer and Scientific Illustrator

Wednesday, May 6
6:30 PM–8:30 PM

Join three Pacific Northwest artists — two writers and one illustrator — to learn how they distill their research on our local seabirds into engaging stories and compelling illustrations.

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May. 7

Free First Thursday

Thursday, May 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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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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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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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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