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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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Burke Museum Grand Opening Celebration

October 12, 2019

The new Burke Museum is now open after celebrating its Grand Opening Weekend.

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Baird's beaked whale at the Burke Museum

October 8, 2019

The Burke Museum's Baird's beaked whale is one of about 10 Baird's beaked whales in U.S. museum collections and offers incredible insights into a species that is rarely seen or studied.

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Installing Tiffany's Peacock Window at the Burke Museum

October 1, 2019

Light is once again shining through a magnificent 16-foot tall Tiffany stained glass window named "Peacock with Hollyhocks and Morning Glories."

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Washington Flora Checklist

Explore the complete checklist of the vascular plants of Washington state.

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Fossils Uncovered

Discover how fossils reveal evidence of Earth’s transformation over time—and what the future might hold.

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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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