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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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October 18, 2019

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

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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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October 12, 2019

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

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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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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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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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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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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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