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This event is in the past.It took place on September 22, 2026 at Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.

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Spooky Science

September 22 at 10am

At Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

University of Washington, Seattle

💎"fascinating little gem on the UW campus"
🌮"super yummy Indian tacos" at Off the Rez Cafe
🎓UW students get in free

Spooky Science turns the Burke Museum into a hands-on Halloween laboratory where kids can dissect stuffed animals, build bats, and meet terrifying ancient creatures. It's the rare family outing where "gross" and "cool" coexist beautifully.

Family-friendly
Interactive exhibits
Natural history
Halloween themed

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What are you into?

  • Family-friendly
  • Interactive exhibits
  • Natural history
  • Halloween themed
  • Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
  • University of Washington
  • Seattle

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