News & Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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