Native American Arts Celebration, August 18 & 19
The Burke Museum hosted a full weekend of Native American carving, drum making, weaving, storytelling, and dancing as part of the exhibit, In the Spirit of the Ancestors: Contemporary Northwest Coast Native Art.

In Search of Giant Squid Opening Day, September 22
Opening day featured activities for squid fans of all ages, including tours of the exhibit with cephalopod specialist Alan Kohn, squid dissections by the Seattle Aquarium, sea shanties by Capt. John Burke and Blue Peter, a children's activity with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, and cephalopod inspired poetry form Seattle's own Cephalopod Appreciation Society.

In Search of Giant Squid Teacher Open House, September 27
Sushi, drinks, and music provided the atmosphere for a fun evening for educators and their guests, including free admission to all of the museum’s galleries as well as a special teacher workshop about the In Search of Giant Squid exhibit. Museum educators were on hand to demonstrate all that the museum has to offer teachers and students in the Pacific Northwest.

Dìa de Muertos:Traditional Arts for Your Classroom Teacher Workshop, October 13
Twenty-five local teachers had the unique opportunity to learn about Dìa de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, from two local Mexican artists. Read more...

Dìa de Muertos at Seattle Center, Oct 27 & 28
Close to 600 people stopped by our tables to make calaveras de Frida Kahlo, or Frida Kahlo skeletons, designed by local Mexican artist Isaac Hernàndez Ruiz.

Northwest Clan Pole Raising, October 28
A ceremony in the Burke courtyard included dances by People of the Salmon and People of the Copper Shield groups and the installation of a nine foot Northwest Coast Clan post. Read more...

Meet the Mammals, November 3
From whales to wombats – visitors discovered the amazing diversity of mammals from around the world at this all day family event. Scientists displayed specimens and shared their expert knowledge of the animal kingdom. Visitors examined skulls, skins, and skeletons, and even assembled an orca whale skeleton with our friends from the Seattle Aquarium!

Washington’s Web of Life Teacher Workshop , December 1
As snow drifted down on the University of Washington campus, 26 teachers were busy thinking about ways to connect their students to Washington’s incredible diversity of life.

Homeschool Day, December 4
More than 100 students and their families joined us for hands-on learning and activities led by Burke educators.