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# Events

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Member Event

### Fossil Finders

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Monthly event — see each
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Join us for an evening of fossilized fun at Members Behind-the-Scenes Night!

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Member Event

### Trenton Quiocho in the Artist Studio

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Monday, February 23, 2026
5–8 p.m.

Join Trenton Quiocho in the Artist Studio during Members Behind-the-Scenes Night.

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BOOK EVENT

### Author Talk: In the Range of Fire and Ice

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September 16, 2026
6:30 p.m.

David B. Williams in conversation with local journalist Mary Ann Gwinn.

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wellness workshop

### Wellness Class: Introduction to Qi Gong

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This class series meets four times.
You can register for any combination of dates you'd like to attend:

September 25, October 2, October 9, and October 16, 2026
12–1 p.m.

Join us for a Qi Gong wellness workshop.

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EVENT POSTPONED

### Reclaiming Our Roots: Cultural Reflections by Incarcerated Artists

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This event is postponed. Please check back for details.

The Burke Museum is partnering with community artists.

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Member Event

### Members Behind-the-Scenes Night 2026

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Monday, February 23, 2026
5–8 p.m.

This popular members-only event is back!

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FREE ADMISSION

### Free First Thursday

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First Thursday of each month
10 a.m – 8 p.m.

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

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FREE EVENT ON FREE FIRST THURSDAY

### STEAM Spotlight | Marine Science

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Free First Thursday

Thursday, March 5, 2026
5–8 p.m.

Join us for STEAM Spotlight this month!

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Panel discussion

### Many Hands: The Making of Woven in Wool

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
6–9 p.m.

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

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Activities for Kids & Families

### Shapes and Patterns

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Daily
January 6 – March 15, 2026

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

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Fundraising event

### Burke-ology

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
5 p.m.

Join us for our annual spring fundraiser.

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Register your class

### Microfossil Finds from Hell Creek and Beyond — Webinar

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Monday, April 20, 2026
10–10:45 a.m.

Learn how paleontologists piece together tiny clues about past ecosystems

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Fossil fun for everyone!

### Dino Fest 2026

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Sunday, April 26, 2026
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

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Book Event

### Author Talk: Street Trees of Seattle

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
6 p.m.

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

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