Cultures

Chat with research staff and volunteers working with collections, and find out how collections answer questions about our world.

Chat with research staff and volunteers working with collections, and find out how collections answer questions about our world.

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

From the food we put in our bodies to the furniture we put in our homes, human life is shaped by “stuff” all around us—and our stuff reveals surprising truths about our lives.

What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question.

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, and stories of people and cultures.

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 pm on the first Thursday of every month.

Admission is FREE and the museum is open until 8 pm on the first Thursday of every month.

In celebration of Native American Heritage month, we’ve pulled together some facts and helpful resources.