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The New Burke Grand Opening is coming October 12–14

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Remembering Marvin Oliver

July 26, 2019

Qwalsius Shaun Peterson, a Puyallup/Tulalip carver and printmaker, shares a tribute to artist Marvin Oliver and in memory of his sharing. 

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New Burke Museum Opens October 12, 2019

July 25, 2019

The Burke will open its new building to the public with a Grand Opening Weekend of October 12–14, 2019.

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Catching up with Shawn Brigman: From canoes to buffalo horn spoons

June 26, 2019

The many mediums of Spokane Tribal artist Shawn Brigman—from Salishan Shovelnose Canoes to glass buffalo horn spoons.

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Two coincidental discoveries lead to new species of flowering tree

June 25, 2019

Two researchers coincidentally discover the same new species of flowering plant—one in the field and one in a museum collection.

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First book published on fishes of the Salish Sea

June 18, 2019

The first book documenting all of the known species of fishes that live in the Salish Sea is now available.

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Tiny fish fuel life on coral reefs

May 23, 2019

A new paper reveals that the iconic abundance of fishes on reefs is fueled by an unlikely source: tiny, bottom-dwelling reef fishes.

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Elbow grease and artificial saliva: Boiserie panels being restored

May 17, 2019

The beloved boiserie panels are being restored with resin, acrylic paint, and a lot of care.

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Tracking elusive lizards in Sri Lanka

May 8, 2019

Researcher Shanelle Wikramanayake travels to Sri Lanka each summer to collect DNA samples from an endemic and elusive rough-nosed horned lizard.

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Pursuing a passion at the Burke

May 6, 2019

As aspiring paleontologists, these young T. rex fans have found inspiration and unforgettable experiences at the Burke.

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Culture is Living

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, and stories of people and cultures.

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Mammals of Washington

Washington is home to 141 species of mammals. Learn all about their habits and habitats, what they eat, where they live, and more.

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Ka̱ns Hiłile (Making it Right)

A collaborative project reuniting archival media into a new digital whole, shaped by—and integrated with—active cultural knowledge by Kwag’uł contributors.

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