We offer collections focusing on the following topics:

• Pacific Northwest Cultures
• Multi cultural studies (Non-local cultures)
• Archaeology
• Earth Sciences
• Life Sciences

Some collections are extremely popular, so be sure to reserve as soon as you know which collection(s) you would like to borrow.

If you reserve by phone, please have the following information ready when you call:

• Name of the contact person
• Name and address of school or organization
• Daytime or message phone number
• Desired dates and back-up dates of collection rental
• Whether you would like to pick up the collection or have it mailed
• Method of payment (credit card, purchase order, cash or check)
• Billing/Shipping address if different from school or contact address

• Minimum charge, 1 week: $30.00 (includes tax)
• Two weeks: $35.00 (includes tax)
• Additional weeks: $10.00 per week

Collections can be picked up in the Education Office, Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Click here for a map of the Burke's location. The entrance to the Education Office is located on the west side of the building, just inside the loading dock.

Weekend pick-up/drop-off arrangements may also be made.

Most collections may be mailed. Shipping fees are additional, ranging from $6.80 to $14.08 one way depending on weight. You are responsible for return shipping costs.

Kits can only be mailed within the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Before returning the collection, please check that all materials are included and carefully packed. You are responsible for any lost or damaged items.

Collections should be returned to the museum by 5 pm on the due date indicated on the collection and the invoice. This includes collections that are mailed; please allow 3–4 days mailing time prior to the due date. There is a late return fee of $2 per day or $10 each week.

Full payment — cash, check, credit cards or purchase order — must be made when you pick up your collection. (If the collection is being mailed to you, we will send you a bill.) All checks should be made out to the University of Washington. You may mail payment to:

Education Division
Burke Museum
Box 353010
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
98195-3010

If you are unable to pick up or return your collection on the scheduled date, or if you decide to cancel your reservation, please call the Education Office immediately. Cancellations should be made at least two weeks before the scheduled mail or pick-up date. This is essential. We often have a waiting list of teachers anxious to use the collections. A one-week rental fee ($25) will be charged for all cancellations not reported one weeks in advance.