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Open daily, the Burke Museum welcomes all visitors who are curious about the natural wonders of Washington state, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim. Discovery awaits you.
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Front entrance of the Burke Museum
Front entrance of the Burke Museum.
Hours

Open daily, 10 am – 5 pm.
On the first Thursday of each month, the museum stays open until 8 pm—and admission is free.

Closed: Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Year's Day (Jan. 1), July 4th, Thanksgiving Day.
Early closing: Museum closes at 3 pm on December 24 and December 31.
Weather closure: During inclement weather, call the museum after 10 am (206-543-7907) to confirm it is open.


Location, Map, and Directions

The Burke Museum is on the University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street.

Printable map and directions (PDF file).

From I-5, exit east onto NE 45th Street. Travel east on NE 45th Street to 17th Avenue NE. Turn right onto 17th. The museum will be immediately on your right.

From Highway 520, exit north onto Montlake Boulevard NE. Turn left onto NE Pacific Street. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue NE. Turn right and head east on NE 45th St. Take your next right on 17th Avenue NE. The museum will be immediately on your right.


Expedia map
Click here for larger map and turn-by-turn directions from MapQuest.


Admission
  • General Admission:
    $9.50 general, $7.50 seniors, $6 students and youth (5 & up w/ID)
    FREE to Burke Members, children 4 and under, and
    UW staff/faculty/students

  • Free Admission—First Thursdays
    Admission is free to the public on the first Thursday of each month.
    Group tours may not be scheduled on these days.

  • Check out special admission discounts and promotions!

  • Free Admission with Go Seattle Card




    • On View Now
    There's always something going on at the Burke Museum:
  • Current exhibits
  • Events calendar



    Visit by Bus

    For information, call Metro Transit at 206-553-3000, or consult Metro Online's list of buses to the Burke Museum area, complete with timetables and route maps.



    Parking

    Several parking lots are available near the Burke Museum. Tell the gatehouse traffic guide as you enter the UW campus that you are coming to the Burke Museum and they will direct you to the appropriate lot. The $15 parking fee is prorated on weekdays. Cash, check, and Visa/Mastercards are accepted. Parking before noon on Saturday is $6 and is prorated for visits under 1 hour. Parking is free after noon on Saturday and all day Sunday. For details, see these links:

  • UW Seattle Campus Parking
  • Gatehouse Fee Schedule



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    Dance performance celebrating the Chinese New Year
    Dance performance celebrating the Chinese New Year, February 2004.
    Photo by Lance Alder


    Other Visitor Information

    Phone Number
    24-hour (recorded) information: 206-543-5590
    To speak to a receptionist, call 206-543-7907 between 8:30 am and 5 pm.

    Mailing Address
    The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
    Box 353010
    University of Washington
    Seattle, WA 98195-3010
    E-mail: theburke@u.washington.edu


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    Accessibility
    All facilities are accessible; wheelchairs are available. For other services, contact the University of Washington Disability Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (tty), 206-685-7264 (fax), dso@u.washington.edu.




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    All Rights Reserved. Box 353010, University of Washington,
    Seattle, WA 98195-3010, Phone: 206-543-5590.
    On the UW campus at 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street.
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