Tickets

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.  

Save time, get tickets online

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.

Date

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

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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Jan. 27

Microfossil Community Science Workshop

Saturday, January 27
10:00 AM–4:30 PM

Join the Discoveries in Geosciences (DIG) Team for a one-day professional development workshop for middle school educators.

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Jan. 28

Fossil Finders | Ice Ages

Sunday, January 28
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join us at the January Fossil Finders event for some COOL ice age fun.

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Feb. 26

Members Behind-the-Scenes Night 2024

Monday, February 26
5:00 PM–8:00 PM

This popular members-only event is back! 

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Mar. 10

Time and Traditions

Sunday, March 10
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Included with Admission

Enjoy daily self-directed activities in the museum during your visit.

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Mar. 24

Celebrate Holi! Spring Festival of Colors from South Asia

Sunday, March 24
11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Included with Admission

Join the Burke Museum & Hindi Time Kids to experience Holi, the South Asian Festival of Colors.

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