Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Sven Haakanson Jr., a curator at the Burke Museum and faculty member in Anthropology and American Indian Studies, is interviewed in the films "A Kayak To Carry Us: Lived Knowledge" and "Stories in Stone" about his efforts to preserve the past on Kodiak Island, a place where he grew up.

This week at the UW, events include the Henry Art Gallery's Re/Frame and a Trivia Night at the Burke.

In creatures that lived before dinosaurs, paleontologists found signs of hibernation. Christian Sidor, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Burke and professor of biology, is quoted.

Lead author Megan Whitney, biology graduate student, explains her new study on the hibernation state of a creature who lived before the dinosaurs.

The Seattle Times gives ideas for busting boredom, including reading spider facts from the Burke Museum.

During this time of uncertainty and isolation, we will share upcoming events that bring the UW, and the greater community, together online. 

Stay engaged amidst social distancing guidelines with a virtual Henry Art Gallery event, visit the Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair, and more from your home.

Rod Crawford, Curator of Arachnids at the Burke Museum, busts some common myths about spiders.

This week, the UW hosts a variety of online opportunities to keep engaged, including a virtual author event and a drop-in meditation session.

This week, the UW offers a variety of online engagement opportunities such as mini-exhibits from the Burke Museum.

This week, the UW offers a wide variety of virtual engagement opportunities, including a drop-in mediation session and content from the Jacob Lawrence Vimeo channel.

This week, the UW offers a variety of online engagement opportunities such as virtual programming from the Meany Center and the Jackson School's Nepal Speaker Series.

This week, the UW offers a wide variety of online engagement opportunities, including drop-in meditation sessions and Burke trivia nights.

This week, the UW offers a plethora of online engagement opportunities, including Re/Frame with the Henry Art Gallery and the Crossing North podcast.

As spring quarter comes to a close, we can reflect on the many moments of the last four years that have defined the arts and on-campus events for this year’s graduating class.