Burke Museum is free 1st Thursday monthly 10am–8pm. Free admission on the first Thursday of every month, 10am-8pm (extended hours), with a behind-the-scenes look at visible collections storage, labs, and workrooms. Advance timed tickets are recommended but not required. Recommended, not required Verified on Burke Museum's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | 1st Thursday monthly 10am–8pm |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Everyone |
| Reservation | Recommended, not required |
| What's included | Full museum, including public-facing collections/labs areas |
| Regular adult price | $24 adult general admission |
| Source | burkemuseum.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
Eligibility: Everyone. Full museum, including public-facing collections/labs areas. Skipping the ticket window here saves $24 adult general admission per adult.
Worth knowing: Burke's First Thursday runs the full day (10am-8pm), not just an evening slot like some peer museums' First Thursday programs.
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Free admission on the first Thursday of every month, 10am-8pm (extended hours), with a behind-the-scenes look at visible collections storage, labs, and workrooms. Advance timed tickets are recommended but not required.
Recommended, not required
Full museum, including public-facing collections/labs areas
$24 adult general admission. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.