Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Category: Museum in Seattle, Washington

Address: 4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Phone: +12065437907

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Walter Cribbe

Jun 6, 2022

Outstanding museum. Especially for little ones. Currently there is a dinosaur exhibit with hands on activities for kids. Very cool and under 4 is free. They also have a military discount.

Danny Tram

May 21, 2022

It was an amazing experience to visit this museum on weekend. If you are a UW student, please bring your UW student for free admissions. It is worth the money to visit the museum because it gives you a broad knowledge of human and animal history during certain times. I am looking forward to visiting this museum again

Kevin Shah

May 6, 2022

A beautiful space that is intentional. We visited the museum on the first Thursday of the month, when it is free. It’s a relatively small museum. I really liked the design and the cultural exhibits. The awareness of impact and thought behind it is refreshing and enlightening. The coolest part is being able to see all the behind the scenes through the glass. Kids around us seemed to be enjoying the museum. Wish there were interpreters at the exhibits to help understand them better and learn. I would return for a private party if that ever happens. It’s nice for an evening out before or after dinner. It’s a museum set up best for guided learning.

Yandong Li

Jan 8, 2022

A family friendly museum with lots to learn, 3 floors overall, and it covers vast natural historical topics, from distant to tangible, from life forms to cultures. Many workshops in the museum that show behind-the-scene efforts made possible for such a great museum.

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Questions & Answers

Is this museum good for adults w/o children to visit?

mary wisbey | Aug 10, 2022
Thomas Furlong | Aug 11, 2022

Good for everyone.

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My son is home schooled and studying first humans (according to scientists). I'd like to take him on a field trip to explore this more. Would the Burke Museum be a place to go for that?

Alison Hansford | Aug 10, 2022
Frank Kroger. | Aug 11, 2022

Yes, would be an excellent place for your son. Excellent exhibits respecting the native people of our regionn

Where is the parking lot?

Rosella Rose | Aug 10, 2022
S.P. Dudley | Aug 11, 2022

If you're also in the mood to shop and grap lunch, yiuncan park at University Village, and its a nice walk from there.

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how close to Seattle center?

hero hero | Aug 10, 2022
Matthew Johnson | Aug 11, 2022

Roughly 15 minute drive

How much do we pay to get in

Angel Leal | Aug 10, 2022
Amy Spencer | Aug 11, 2022

For 2 adults and a 9 year old on mothers day it was $55. Well worth it. Pre-order online though.

When will Burke re-open? I've searched and can't find any info, thanks.

Drago Slo | Aug 10, 2022
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (Owner) | Aug 11, 2022

We will be closed until further notice in accordance with new policies by the State of Washington and the University of Washington. We will be sure to announce our new re-opening date as soon as we have that information. Off The Rez, the cafe located in the Burke Museum, is open every week from Wednesday-Friday so feel free to check them out!

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Is there a cafe at the museum?

S Dingman | Aug 10, 2022
Baron Saturday | Aug 11, 2022

Some of the flowers here are technically edible.... but you're not really supposed to eat them.

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Is this kid friendly?

Abigail Phillips | Aug 10, 2022
James Fletcher | Aug 11, 2022

My 5yr old loves it

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Is there a reduced fare or free fare day or even disabled

Scott Romberg | Aug 10, 2022
Josh Oberg | Aug 11, 2022

Sundays free parking

Where's the parking for this place?

Kimx Stacy | Aug 10, 2022
Jose Rodriguez | Aug 11, 2022

To The the right before you enter the university

Is there a fee to enter or parking? If so how much? And is there food vendors around?

Sune Reyes | Aug 10, 2022
Evan Noble | Aug 11, 2022

Yes there is a fee to park. Burke is on the University of Washington Campus, and the campus parking police will give you a ticket. They have a kiosk near the entrance where you can pay for parking. Don't remember how much parking is per hour. But you enter you license plate number, and how many hours you want, and pay via credit/debit. Now about finding places to eat; there is a good restaurant/Cafe inside the Burke. If what they have there isn't your kind of food then by all means ask the entrance help desk for suggestions near Burke. The staff are wonderful and well informed, and will answer about any question you have on numerous topics related to the museum.

Where is parking at the Burke Museum.

Helen Payton | Aug 10, 2022
Amanda Warren | Aug 11, 2022

There is parking on the back side of the building, but there is also a garage on the opposite side of the street and down almost a block. It's a short walk up to the museum and it goes by some of the campus lawns. The lot at the building is still paid parking but much closer.

I’ve had a work from 1962 exposition with a serial number number, Burke Memorial, University of Washington purchased in 1995 and would like to learn more about its origin, the artist etc. where do I find this site on the web

wilfredo corrales | Aug 10, 2022
Subhi Nahas | Aug 11, 2022

https://www.burkemuseum.org/

A friend of mine got into the museum for free using her EBT card . Can this be done every day or is it only on special days ?

donna schramm | Aug 10, 2022
filthe Fithen | Aug 11, 2022

This is probably best answered on their website or phone.

I found a dead birb, what do I do?

Mikey Krieg | Aug 10, 2022
Christopher Katip | Aug 11, 2022

Leave it in an accessible place for other birbs to mourn, then bury the birb before it rots. Repeat for zombie birbs.

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Does anyone know anything about the founder.

phillip burke | Aug 10, 2022
Duncan Brown | Aug 11, 2022

Wikipedia. The museums origins date to a late 1800's high school naturalist club. The collection grew and became part of the university.. 1925 Thomas Burke, successful lawyer and state supreme Court Justice died. His wife wished to memorialize him and donated funds for a building and her own native American artifact collection.

Is there a cafe

Stacy Woods | Aug 10, 2022
Lazarus Hart | Aug 11, 2022

In the new building, yes. It's called Off the Rez and they have amazing food.

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Will a 3 years old who loves dinasour like it?

Tamer Yanni (Tamoora) | Aug 10, 2022
Richie Magpayo | Aug 11, 2022

Yes! The museum is the only one in the state with a dino themed exhibit. I suggest you bring your 3-year old to the museum's I Dig Dinos event on Dec. 16 (check the events page of the museum website). Also, the museum is only open until the end of the month before closing most of 2019 so get in a trip to Burke soon!

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I have an ambulatory disability. Does the museum have wheelchairs available for visitors? Thanks.

Aristides Artie | Aug 10, 2022
Anatoliy Maslyanchuk | Aug 11, 2022

Not sure if they have wheelchairs available but it is accessible for wheelchairs.

Is the cafe in the museum now permanently closed?

James Phelan | Aug 10, 2022
Autumn Halliwell | Aug 11, 2022

Yes, until it moves to the new building.

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Do they have military discounts?

Dennis Smith | Aug 10, 2022
大頭海水愛好者 | Aug 11, 2022

Yeah, and it is also children friendly plaxe

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Can i get an meteor fragment authenticated here

Ryan Canady | Aug 10, 2022
Alliyah Garcia Hussain | Aug 11, 2022

I'm including a link that should answer your question: https://www.burkemuseum.org/object-identification-request-form

Is it air conditioned?

Amanda Ovena | Aug 10, 2022
Larry Horton | Aug 11, 2022

Yes its cool regardless of no A/C

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