• The museum is responsible for Washington State collections of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the knowledge that makes them meaningful.
  • The Burke Museum houses and cares for over 16 million historically and culturally significant artifacts and specimens from throughout the Pacific and...
  • The roots of the Burke Museum date back to 1885, when the Young Naturalists’ Society raised money to start a museum to house their growing natural history...
  • ...in 1885 and designated the State Museum in 1899, the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is the oldest public museum in Washington State.
  • The team behind this endeavor, which includes scientists at the University of Washington and its Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture...
  • The Burke is the oldest public museum in Washington State, with a collection of more than 16 million artifacts and specimens, ranging from totem poles and...
  • The Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture is the oldest public museum in Washington State with a collection of over 16 million artifacts and...
  • It is the only major natural history museum in the Pacific Northwest and the state's oldest museum. ... The Pacific Northwest is home to a rich tapestry of cultures.
  • Washington State's preeminent museum for Northwest art, The Burke focuses on local cultural and natural heritage.
  • The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture was established in 1885. It is the most established open exhibition hall in Washington state and was...