Experience
the Life
Before You
From the Inside Out
Now open! It's a new kind of museum—and a whole new way to experience our world.
Photo: Andrew Waits
Photo: Andrew Waits
The Burke collects a lot of things, dust isn't one of them.
The Burke brings research and collections out from behind the scenes so you can bring your perspective and your passions forward.
As the Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture, our collections are your collections. We can use them to learn about the past, connect to the world around us, and create a better future together.
#TheBurkeAtWork
Photo: Toka Valu
Photo: Toka Valu
Holiday Pop-Up Market
Sunday, December 15
Buy a meaningful and unique holiday gift while supporting Indigenous and Native artists and the Burke Museum!
Make this holiday dino-mite!
This year, give an experience
Purchase a gift membership today and you'll get a printable certificate you can wrap or mail.
Experience the New Burke
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Our Work
At the Burke, we bring together people, objects and the stories that make them meaningful.
Photo: Mark Stone/University of Washington
Photo: Mark Stone/University of Washington
