Visitors accessed Burke knowledge on the natural and cultural world by bringing their heirlooms and objects on Artifact ID Day. Burke experts examined items ranging from fossils to Pacific Northwest Native American art. A record turnout with incredible objects made this year's Artifact ID Day a lively event!
Ever wanted to touch an otter? See a full-sized lion up close? These are just a few experiences visitors had at this year's annual family event, Meet the Mammals. Hundreds of specimens from the Burke's mammalogy collections were on display, with experts on-hand to answer questions.
This year’s annual Archaeology Day focused on the last Ice Age. Visitors of all ages threw atlatls, touched artifacts, and learned how Clovis points were made.
University of Washington Daily's "Double Shot" came to the Burke Museum's mammalogy collections to learn more about the squirrels on campus. They spoke with Collections Manager Jeff Bradley about the changes in the local squirrel populations over time.
Visitors enjoyed a day of colorful crafts, music, and programs about Carnivals around the world while exploring the ¡Carnaval! exhibit.
Burke Museum Girls in Science campers learn about Dr. Caroline Stromberg's paleobotany lab and the work of UW graduate student Regan Dunn.
Much fun had at this year’s Bug Blast! Visitors got to hold live bugs, see our Entomology collections, and talk with Burke experts.
Arryn Davis from our Education department displays the masks she's been working on for our upcoming exhibit, ¡Carnaval!
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the ichthyology collection at the Burke Museum.
Paraphysornis brasiliensis Like many natural history museums, the Burke has a dinosaur in the lobby. Ours just happens to be a terror bird. (All birds are dinosaurs, but not all dinosaurs are birds!) In… Full post »
This week! The Elephant's 6th Toe Learn more!This week's comic was based on a recent science paper, but has been thoroughly covered in the news (including the New York Times and the BBC News). There's… Full post »
I love profiling volunteers at the Burke Museum because it gives me the opportunity to share unique stories and people who work hard and are dedicated to the museum, all without being on salary! These… Full post »
Have you ever been to the Burke and wondered what's in the rest of the building? Behind the exhibits (actually, under them, around them, and above them!) are offices, the exhibit workshop, and enough cabinets… Full post »
Figure 1: Tlingit berry-basket, late 1800s. Courtesy of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. George Emmons Collection, No. 1702. Amidst the many hours devoted to research papers and projects… Full post »
Fig 1. Edward Curtis’ Orotone Legacy: Seattle photographer Edward Curtis’ earliest photographic images of Native Americans were along the shorelines of Seattle, dating from c.1895/96-1898, such as… Full post »
