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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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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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Bats evolved diverse skull shapes due to echolocation, diet

May 2, 2019

A new study shows two major forces have shaped bat skulls over their evolutionary history: echolocation and diet. 

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Coast Salish Art

An introduction to the art of the First Peoples of western Washington and southwestern British Columbia who speak the Coast Salish languages.

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The archaeology of Seattle's West Point

A 1992 construction site led to a significant discovery of cultural remains of local Native Americans that lived at and used the site for thousands of years.

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The Science and Legends of Birthstones

We explore the facts, legends, and history behind each birthstone.

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