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Sat., January 17, 2009
124 PM
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Science Programs for Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts are invited to meet at the Burke Museum. Boy Scouts can earn the Geology Merit Badge and Webelos can earn the Geologist Pin, Belt Loop, or Geology Academics Pin. There will be many activities and displays to help Boy Scouts satisfy the requirements for these awards and geologists will be on hand to answer questions. Cost: $8.00 per scout, leaders free. Registration is required. To register, contact Burke Education. Phone: 206-543-9681 | E-mail: burked@u.washington.edu |
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Fri., January 23, 2009
68:30 PM
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Coffee: The World in Your Cup Members' Preview
Burke Members are invited to get a sneak-preview of the highly-anticipated coffee exhibit before it opens to the public. Join us on Friday, January 23, 2009 for an evening of Coffee: The World in Your Cup. RSVP to burkemem@u.washington.edu or call 206-543-5689. Your event invitation or Burke membership card will be required for admission to the event. Doors open at 6 pm and program begins at 6:30. Special thanks to Elysian Brewing Company, Lighthouse Roasters, and Starbucks Coffee Company. |
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Sat., January 24, 2009
10 AM 2 PM
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Educator Open House ~ Coffee: The World in Your Cup
Educators
are invited to celebrate the opening of Coffee: The World in Your Cup
for free. Enjoy all of the day's scheduled activities and sample Burke
Education resources for educators and students. Museum educators will
be available to answer questions. Bring your family and see what the
Burke has to offer for your classroom!
Please RSVP: Call 206-543-9681 or e-mail burked@u.washington.edu Free for Educators and their families with school ID
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Sat., January 24, 2009
10 AM 4 PM
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Celebrate
the opening of Coffee: The World in Your Cup and learn about the people,
plants and processes that collaborate to make that perfect cup of coffee!
Throughout the day there will be informal coffee tastings with Fidalgo Bay Coffee, Finca Vista Hermosa, Victrola Coffee Roasters, and Pangaea Organica, as well as exhibit tours with Ruth Pelz, a Burke Curatorial lead on the Coffee exhibit. Also, talks with Edwin Martinez, a third generation Guatemalan coffee grower with Finca Vista Hermosa; David Griswold, the founder of Sustainable Harvest; and Max Savishinsky, leader of numerous Exploration Seminar courses to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Click here to view a detailed schedule for the day. ~ This event is free with museum admission, and free to members. Media sponsorship provided by 94.9 KUOW. |
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Sun., January 25, 2009
10 AM 4 PM
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Celebrate the opening of Coffee: The World in Your Cup and learn about the people, plants and processes that collaborate to make that perfect cup of coffee!
A day filled to the brim: formal coffee cuppings with Stephanie Backus and Marie Franklin from Portland Roasting Company, plus informal coffee tastings with Caffe Appassionato Coffee Co., Trabant Coffee and Chai, Starbucks Coffee Company and Caffe Vita. Click here to view a detailed schedule for the day. |
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Wed., February 4, 2009
7 PM
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UW students are invited to attend After Hours @ the Burke, a fun event at the museum featuring music, food, crafts, and games, all related to the new exhibit Coffee: The World in Your Cup. Visit the After Hours page for more information. FREE for UW Students w/valid ID.
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Thu., February 5, 2009
7 PM
Kane Hall 130, University of Washington
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AS OF JAN. 12, THIS LECTURE IS SOLD OUT.
"Lucy’s Legacy" ~ Presented in Partnership with the Pacific Science Center where Lucy's Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia is on exhibit from Oct. 4, 2008 – March 8, 2009.
Seating is limited and tickets are required for all lectures. Tickets for the Feb. 5 lecture are $5 for students, $10 for Burke Museum members (with valid Burke membership card), and $15 for the general public. Service fees apply when purchased over the phone or online. Tickets are available at the Pacific Science Center daily from 10 am – 6 pm, by phone at 1-888-PSC-TIX1 (1-888-772-8491), or online. For more information, please visit the Pacific Science Center's Web site. |
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Sat., February 7, 2009
10 AM 3 PM
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Jewels and Geology: A Special Program for Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts
What puts the bling in a diamond ring? Can you tell real from fake jewels? What rock makes the best countertops? Is your house going to rock in an earthquake? Join the Burke Museum for a day of geology and earth science especially for girls. Learn all about the earth with fun activities and earn your Science Wonders Try-It or Rocks Rock badge. Cost: $8.00 per Brownie or Scout / Adult chaperones are free. Registration is required. To register, contact Burke Education. Phone 206-543-9681 or e-mail burked@u.washington.edu |
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Thu., February 12, 2009
69 PM
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Darwin's Birthday Bash!
Join us for a spirited celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of On the Origin of Species. Discover how evolution impacts your life with Mark Terry, a research associate at the Burke; Jon Herron, UW biology lecturer, will discuss scientific developments that would have delighted Darwin; and Mott Greene, adjunct UW professor in Earth and Space Sciences, will discuss Darwins life. A special collection of specimens discovered by Darwin or that were influential in his work will also be on display in the Burke lobby. Admission to Darwins Birthday Bash is free. Donations will be accepted. |
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Fri., February 13 Sun., February 15, 2009
10:30 AM 5 PM
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IslandWood and the National Geographic All Roads, On the Road Film Festival
All Roads is an international platform for indigenous artists to share their cultures, stories, and perspectives through the power of film and photography. This year, filmmakers from New Zealand, Rwanda, Russia, East Kurdistan, Myanmar, Bolivia, Iraq, Mexico, and the United States are represented. Films are intended for mature audiences. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Event is included with museum admission. To download a festival schedule or to pre-register, visit IslandWood’s Web site or call 206-855-4300. |
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Sat., March 7, 2009
10 AM 4 PM
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Dinosaur Day!
Get to know your local dinosaurs. Join the Burke Museum for Dinosaur Day. At
this popular event youll see the bones of dinosaurs and other fossils
close up. Dozens of dinosaur-era fossils from the Burke's extensive
collection will be on display along with several hands-on learning activities
offered for every age group.
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Sat., March 21, 2009
124 PM
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Science Programs for Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts are invited to meet at the Burke Museum. Boy Scouts can earn the Geology Merit Badge and Webelos can earn the Geologist Pin, Belt Loop, or Geology Academics Pin. There will be many activities and displays to help Boy Scouts satisfy the requirements for these awards and geologists will be on hand to answer questions. Cost: $8.00 per scout, leaders free. Registration is required. To register, contact Burke Education. Phone: 206-543-9681 | E-mail: burked@u.washington.edu |
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Wed., March 25, 2009
7 PM
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The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments with George Johnson
Acclaimed New York Times science writer George Johnson offers an irresistible look at the ten most fascinating experiments in the history of science moments when a curious soul posed a particularly eloquent question to nature and received a crisp, unambiguous reply. While bringing us the work of Galileo, Newton, Harvey, Galavani and others, Johnson restores some of the romance to science and reminds us of the existential excitement of staring down the unknown. General public $5 at the door; free for Burke members and students. |
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Sat., April 18, 2009
124 PM
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Science Programs for Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts are invited to meet at the Burke Museum. Boy Scouts can earn the Geology Merit Badge and Webelos can earn the Geologist Pin, Belt Loop, or Geology Academics Pin. There will be many activities and displays to help Boy Scouts satisfy the requirements for these awards and geologists will be on hand to answer questions. Cost: $8.00 per scout, leaders free. Registration is required. To register, contact Burke Education. Phone: 206-543-9681 | E-mail: burked@u.washington.edu |
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Tue., April 21, 2009
69 PM
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Members' Behind-the-Scenes Night
Journey behind the scenes at the Burke Museum! Learn
directly from collections staff and curators about current research in each
division. Discover the museum's hidden collections, including an Egyptian
mummy, contemporary Northwest Coast Native art, flesh-eating beetles and more!
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Sat., May 2, 2009
124 PM
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Science Programs for Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts are invited to meet at the Burke Museum. Boy Scouts can earn the Geology Merit Badge and Webelos can earn the Geologist Pin, Belt Loop, or Geology Academics Pin. There will be many activities and displays to help Boy Scouts satisfy the requirements for these awards and geologists will be on hand to answer questions. Cost: $8.00 per scout, leaders free. Registration is required. To register, contact Burke Education. Phone: 206-543-9681 | E-mail: burked@u.washington.edu |
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Sun., May 3, 2009
10 AM 4 PM
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Mushroom Maynia!
The Burke Museum hosts the Puget Sound Mycological Society for the second
annual Mushroom Maynia! Events include mushroom identification and facts,
demonstrations of mushroom cultivation and mushroom art, how to prepare tasty
snacks, make spore prints, and use mushrooms in dyes and crayons.
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