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| Address | Drop in or get free timed tickets
Burke Museum, 4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA |
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| Audience | Kids & Families, Teens, Adults, Adults 50+ |
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| Language | English |
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| Summary | A special FREE day at the Burke Museum in honor of youth participants of the Seattle Public Library's Summer of Learning program. |
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| Description | Join us for a special FREE day at the Burke to honor the youth participants of the Seattle Public Library's "Superhero Summer" Summer of Learning program.
All children, teens, and families who participated by reading and performing good deeds over the summer are invited to attend this FREE event with their friends and families. Families will have the opportunity to learn more about dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe.
Let’s celebrate! - Dress up in your best superhero costume for the Superhero Selfie Station
- Hear the story How Mouse Moved the Mountain by Tulalip artist and storyteller Ty Juvinel
- Create puppets and act out their superpowers in the puppet theater
- Make Ethiopian clay pinch pots with Daniel Kebede
- Enjoy crafts and activities with Hindi Time Kids
- Meet the famous “Little D” from South End Stories
- Visit The Seattle Public Library table to learn more about the library and sign up for a library card
What to expect during your visit
Should I wear a mask?
We welcome and strongly recommend mask wearing for the protection of the most vulnerable members of our community.
How do I get to the Burke?
Street parking and UW parking lots are free of charge on Sundays. The U District light rail station is a 3-minute walk from the Burke, and there are many convenient bus routes to the U District.
Directions & Parking
The Burke Museum is located at 4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Will there be food at the event?
Food and drinks can be consumed in the Cascade Room off the main lobby. You are welcome to take food outside onto the lovely terraced steps of the Burke Yard.
Food is available for purchase at Off the Rez Café.
About the Summer of Learning program
What’s your superpower? Listening? Curiosity? Kindness? This summer, The Seattle Public Library encourages kids and teens to explore their superpowers. Now in its 103rd year, the Library’s Summer of Learning offers ways for kids to read, learn, explore and grow all summer. The Burke Museum has been a valuable partner on the Summer of Learning for over 15 years. Learn more at Summer Of Learning.
About the Burke Museum
For over 130 years, the Burke Museum’s greatest strength has been its community—the guests, volunteers, partners and staff who inspire and enrich our work
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. Learn more at burkemuseum.org. |
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| ADA Accommodations | To request additional accommodations during your visit please contact Burke's Visitor Services Team at burkevis@uw.edu or 206.616.8616. Please allow 10 days advance notice for these requests. |
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| Notes | Special thanks to The Seattle Public Library Foundation for their generous support of the Summer of Learning. |
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| Contact Info | *Central Library |
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| Have a question? | Ask Us |
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| Contact Phone | 206-386-4636 |
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