Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Museums

Washington State's museum of natural history and culture at UW. LEED Gold certified building (2019) with soaring ceilings and Tiffany windows. Five event spaces from 12-person conference room to 200-person Special Exhibit Gallery. Birthday parties available. Daytime rentals include museum access.

Historic note: LEED Gold certified, features Tiffany windows

Capacity

Standing(?) 500

Seated(?) 300

Conference Room (12), Learning Lab (35), East Classroom (56), Cascade Room (80), Special Exhibit Gallery (200)

Facilities

Parking UW parking nearby

Accessible(?) ADA accessible

Rental Policies

Rental Range —

Price Tier(?) Premium ($$$)

Alcohol(?) preferred-caterers

Preferred caterers list

Catering(?) preferred-caterers

Basic AV, tables and chairs included

Contact

Website www.burkemuseum.org/support/private-events-burke

Phone 206-543-5590

Spaces (5)

Special Exhibit Gallery

Largest event space. 150 seated at rounds, 150 theater, 200 standing. Limited availability based on exhibit calendar.

Cap: 200

Cascade Room

Features beautiful Tiffany windows. 64 at rounds, 80 theater, 80 standing reception.

Cap: 80

East Classroom

Flexible meeting space. 40 classroom, 56 theater, 50 standing reception.

Cap: 56

Learning Lab

Educational space. 24 classroom, 35 standing reception.

Cap: 35

Conference Room

Boardroom-style meeting space. Seats 12 at table.

Cap: 12