Discover the life before you.
Collections tell the story of life on earth. The Burke cares for 16 million biological, geological and cultural objects. Researchers, students, artists and community members draw on these collections to explore scientific and cultural questions, to inspire creativity, and to educate and engage minds of all ages. View the 2016 Burke Museum Research Newsletter (PDF).
Every discovery sheds new light on the past, and helps us better anticipate the future.
Biology
Arachnology + Entomology
Botany + Herbarium
Genetic Resources
Herpetology
Ichthyology
Malacology
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Paleontology + Geology
Invertebrate Paleontology + Micropaleontology
Minerals
Paleobotany
Vertebrate Paleontology
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