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University of Washington

Burke Museum

Science Museum and History Museum
University District, Seattle
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7.5/10
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    cYeNz
    "especially the exhibit on Pacific Northwest Art."(2 Tips)
    Ha D.
    "They have cool dinosaurs fossils here."(2 Tips)
    Linda E.
    "Dinosaurs and tribal artifacts."(2 Tips)
    University of Washington
    "exhibit."(2 Tips)
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  • Ulina ..heart icon on user image
    Ulina .November 10, 2017
    It’s a small museum. Top floor has info about the earth & prehistoric animals. There’s a section where you can watch archeologist work. Bottom floor has info about cultures of the Pacific Ocean.
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    EverydayJanuary 27, 2013
    Free with UW ID! Pretty small and has a rotating gallery upstairs on the right hand side. Downstairs is very cultural. A good 2-3 hr tour!
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  • I M.
    I MSeptember 6, 2012
    They have a nice cafe if you need a break. The museum itself is focused on Natural History and is more for kids, but it's fun nonetheless.
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  • John L.heart icon on user image
    John L.April 24, 2022
    Show your AAA membership for discounted admission!
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  • Fernanda B.heart icon on user image
    Fernanda BonninOctober 14, 2018
    small natural history museum. They are moving to a bigger building soon :)
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  • cYeNz
    cYeNzDecember 30, 2014
    Small but wonderfully curated, especially the exhibit on Pacific Northwest Art.
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  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MyersJanuary 6, 2019
    Old Burke is closed now. The new venue opens in the Fall of 2019.
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  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJune 16, 2011
    Did you know? The museum has over a million archeological artifacts, and is the oldest museum in Washington.
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  • Ha D.
    Ha DoMarch 13, 2013
    They have cool dinosaurs fossils here. I came for extra credits :)
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  • Bill C.
    Bill CauchoisMay 26, 2014
    This museum isn't afraid to ask tough questions.
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  • Sonja B.heart icon on user image
    Sonja BojkoAugust 9, 2018
    It will be wonderful after reconstruction.
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  • Dora
    DoraJune 30, 2010
    At the front desk, kids can get timecards and stamp them at stations around the museum. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
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  • Zachary Stephen L.heart icon on user image
    Zachary Stephen LaytonDecember 8, 2015
    The Awesome Scienec Museum
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  • Elizabeth W.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth WeissMay 4, 2014
    Free parking on Sundays
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  • Linda E.heart icon on user image
    Linda EavesSeptember 5, 2015
    Dinosaurs and tribal artifacts.
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  • Anna U.
    Anna UllrichJune 18, 2011
    FREE on first Thursday of each month
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  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonSeptember 20, 2011
    Check out the new !Carnaval! exhibit.
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  • Steve W.
    Steve WhiteMarch 20, 2010
    I recommend you go to the Actual Burke address instead of this bogus one
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  • Kelsia K.
    Kelsia KingJanuary 16, 2019
    It was closed
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