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fossil finders Member Event

Fossil Finders

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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glass work by Trenton Quiocho Member Event

Trenton Quiocho in the Artist Studio

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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in the range of fire & ice book cover BOOK EVENT

Author Talk: In the Range of Fire and Ice

September 16, 2026
6:30 p.m.

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

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sunset landscape wellness workshop

Wellness Class: Introduction to Qi Gong

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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artist studio EVENT POSTPONED

Reclaiming Our Roots: Cultural Reflections by Incarcerated Artists

This event is postponed. Please check back for details.

The Burke Museum is partnering with community artists.

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members behind the scenes night february 23 5-8 pm Member Event

Members Behind-the-Scenes Night 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026
5–8 p.m.

This popular members-only event is back! 

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burke exterior FREE ADMISSION

Free First Thursday

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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STEAM Spotlight FREE EVENT ON FREE FIRST THURSDAY

STEAM Spotlight | Marine Science

Free First Thursday

Thursday, March 5, 2026
5–8 p.m.

Join us for STEAM Spotlight this month!

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group photo of woven in wool co-curators in the arts & cultures workroom Panel discussion

Many Hands: The Making of Woven in Wool

Thursday, March 12, 2026
6–9 p.m.

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

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families in the alcove activities at the burke museum Activities for Kids & Families

Shapes and Patterns

Daily
January 6 – March 15, 2026

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

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burke-ology spring fundraising Fundraising event

Burke-ology

Saturday, April 11, 2026
5 p.m.

Join us for our annual spring fundraiser.

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Microfossil Finds from Hell Creek and Beyond — Webinar

Monday, April 20, 2026
10–10:45 a.m.

Learn how paleontologists piece together tiny clues about past ecosystems

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dino fest in white text on a green background Fossil fun for everyone!

Dino Fest 2026

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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Author Talk: Street Trees of Seattle

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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