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2019 Burke Museum Annual Report

December 20, 2019

What an incredible year!

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Introducing Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara, Curator of Birds

December 13, 2019

Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara, the newest Curator of Birds at the Burke Museum, tells us about the unique evolution of hummingbirds and why he's so excited to be at the Burke.

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Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara Joins Burke Museum

December 2, 2019

Hummingbird expert Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara joins the Burke Museum as the new Curator of Ornithology.

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Deciphering the "Synecdoche" mural with RYAN! Fedderson

November 30, 2019

Artist RYAN! Fedderson's 60-foot-tall mural, “Synecdoche," represents intersections between history, culture, and contemporary pop culture in the Pacific Northwest.

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A Racial Justice Guide to Thanksgiving for Educators and Families

November 22, 2019

A resource to help confront the impact of racism in children's daily lives as well as providing training for educators. 

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Launching the Coast Salish s.dəxʷìł canoe

October 28, 2019

On a hot day in early July, a replica Coast Salish s.dəxʷìł dugout hunting canoe launched in the Green River.

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New fossil trove documents life after dinosaur-killing asteroid impact

October 24, 2019

Scientists have discovered an extraordinary collection of fossils that reveal in detail how life recovered after a catastrophic event.

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The new Burke Museum is now open

October 18, 2019

More than 8,000 people celebrated grand opening this past weekend.

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Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Burke Museum

October 16, 2019

Monday, October 14, was Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Seattle and at the new Burke Museum!

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Amphibians & Reptiles of Washington

Explore the diversity of the fascinating amphibians and reptiles found in Washington state.

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Washington Wildflowers App

The Burke Museum Herbarium and its partners have released plant identification apps for the wildflowers of Washington. 

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Puget Sound Foram Research Project

Tiny one-celled marine organisms that live on the sea floor and have a big story to tell about the health of Puget Sound. 

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