Press Room
Detailed information on the exhibits, research projects, and programs tailored for journalists. For more information or questions please contact Burke Museum Public Relations.
Press Releases
January 24, 2007
A Native American Arts Celebration
Opening Day: In the Spirit of the Ancestors: Contemporary Northwest Coast Art
Sat., Mar. 3, 2007
January 08, 2007
History Detectives Star to Speak at UW
The Adventures of a Real-Life History Detective with Wes Cowan
Sat., Jan. 20, 2007, 7 pm
Kane Hall, UW, Seattle
December 04, 2006
Burke Holiday Event: Magic Lanterns and the Birth of Photography
Sat., Dec. 30, 2006 10 am – 4 pm
November 29, 2006
A Major Exhibit of Contemporary Northwest Coast Native Art To Be Shown - Spring 07
November 16, 2006
Skeletal Remains of Recovered Whale to Find Home at Burke Museum
Researchers to use novel methods to prepare bones
October 06, 2006
Tibet in 1920s Highlighted in Rare Hand-tinted Photographs
Burke Museum, Seattle
Nov. 4, 2006 – Feb. 4, 2007
September 06, 2006
Day of the Dead Photography Show Features an Installation Artwork
A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico Sept. 30 – Dec. 31, 2006
August 28, 2006
Archaeology Day: Tsunamis, Sewage, and Salmon
Burke Museum Event at Discovery Park 10 am – 2 pm Sat., Oct. 14
Free Admission
August 21, 2006
International Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Last Chance to See this Exhibit!
Closing Mon., Sept. 4
August 14, 2006
Buzz to Bug Tunes at the 7th Annual: Bug Blast!
Sun., Sept. 17, 2006 10 am – 4:30 pm
July 12, 2006
Slide Presentation: The Living Wild with Photographer Art Wolfe
Burke Museum
Sat., July 22, 2006
10:30 am
May 30, 2006
The Burke Museum Summer Happenings
April 27, 2006
The Archaeology of West Point: An Interactive Online Exhibit