Code of Conduct
Help us keep our museum safe
Touching harms museum materials. Look for the hand sign next to materials that are safe to touch. Avoid touching anything that doesn’t have a hand sign.
Be a good human
Abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or threatening words or behaviors toward staff or visitors will not be tolerated.
Museum staff
Please follow the instructions of museum staff. Staff are there to support the experience of visitors and others in the museum community.
Be mindful
Keep doorways and hallways accessible to other visitors.
Weapons
Regardless of licenses or permits, absolutely no weapons of any kind are allowed on the university campus.
Smoking
No smoking or vaping is allowed on the university campus, except in designated smoking areas.
Public decency
Shoes, tops, and bottoms must be worn while inside the Burke Museum. No bathing suit attire is permitted.
Balloons
No lighter-than-air (helium) balloons of any kind are allowed.
Plants
No plant material such as flowers, branches, leaves, or other organic material is allowed in the galleries. This includes cut flowers such as bouquets.
Questions?
Visitor Services Team
burkevis@uw.edu
206.685.3861
On-site safety for visitors and staff is supported by a grant from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation.