Members' Behind the Scenes Night
Burke Members got a backstage tour of the museum with displays of the latest and greatest from each division. Experts were on hand to talk about their discoveries and recent acquisitions. To go to exclusive events such as this become a Burke Member.
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Burke 101 - Discovering Dinosaurs and Peoples of the Plateau, Winter 2008
Visitors enjoyed ongoing gallery presentations of Burke 101, a weekend program about current and relevant scientific inquiry which brings University of Washington and Burke research into the museum gallery with UW students as interpreters.
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A geography game in Burke 101's Discovering Dinosaurs. Photo by Cassy Jarvis |
Burke 101 in the galleries: Peoples of the Plateau: Native American Art and Culture Photo by Cassy Jarvis |
A young participant designs a bag. Photo by Cassy Jarvis |
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Discovering Dinosaurs in the galleries with Burke 101. Photo by Cassy Jarvis |
Burke 101's Peoples of the Plateau: Native American Art and Culture. Photo by Cassy Jarvis |
A hands-on activity in Burke 101's People of the Plateau. Photo by Cassy Jarvis |
Dino Day!, Mar. 1, 2008
Record-breaking numbers of kids and adults showed up to see dozens of dinosaur-era fossils, take part in hands-on learning activities, crack open fossils with the Stonerose Interpretive Center, draw dinos and chat with Burke paleontologists.
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Kids gather for hands-on learning. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Many fossils were on display. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Fossil preparator Bruce Crowley works as a crowd looks on. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
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The crowd around Bruce grew as the day went on! Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Paleontology curator Liz Nesbitt talks to two young dino enthusiasts. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Drawing was a favorite activity for visitors of all ages. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
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Educator Open House, February 26, 2008
More than 80 people took advantage of this relaxed, after-hours event, which included refreshments, hands-on activities, and Education staff to acquaint teachers with Burke Education resources. Visitors explored the new exhibits Peoples of the Plateau and This Place Called Home and previewed the new Burke Box, "Rocks and Minerals of Washington State", which will be available for use in classrooms this fall.
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Teachers sample the take-home activities from the Northwest Coast and Peoples of the Plateau Discovery Tours. |
Teachers examined several Burke traveling study collections, including the new "Rocks and Minerals" Burke Box. |
Educators were invited to bring friends and family to the free Open House. |
Homeschool Day, Feb. 20, 2008
More than 80 students of all ages learned
about rocks and minerals and the Native People of the Columbia River
Plateau in group activities led by Burke Museum educators. Hands-on
exploration stations were available around the museum, giving
students the opportunity to explore the museum's collections relating
to biodiversity, Northwest Coast Native cultures, and the natural
history of Washington State. Those who RSVP'd received a very
special treat from Qdoba Restaurant – a coupon for a free kids' meal!
Thanks Qdoba!
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Students explore rocks and minerals in a guided activity. |
A student tries on a mask in the Pacific Voices gallery. |
Students stop to rest by a wall of fossil footprints. |
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Educator Dana leads a Rocks and Minerals activity. |
Students explore artifacts with a museum docent. |
The guided activity included a take-home project. |
Artifact ID Day, Feb. 9, 2008
Visitors met with dozens of experts to identify cultural objects from the Northwest Coast, Pacific Islands, and Asia, in addition to specimens from throughout the natural world (including bones, fossils or animal teeth).
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Ethnology curator Robin Wright examines an artifact. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Ethnology Collections Manager Becky Andrews discusses the origins of a blanket. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Ethnology curators Bill Holm and Robin Wright with a visitor and button blanket. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
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Experts look closely at artifact details. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Ethnology staff review the possible origins of a visitor's item. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Paleontology curator Liz Nesbitt carefully removes an artifact from a bag. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
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Curator emeritus Dr. Robert Greengo asks questions about an archaeological artifact. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Archaeology staff get into a lively discussion over several objects. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Affiliate curator Dr. Phil LeTourneau uses a magnifier to look at an artifact. Photo by MaryAnn Barron. |
Plateau Arts & Culture Opening, Jan. 26, 2008
Two exhibits of Plateau arts & culture opened on one day: Peoples of the Plateau, historic photos by Lee Moorhouse; and This Place Called Home, the best of the Burke’s own eastern Washington collections, including beadwork, cradle boards, baskets, blankets, and more.
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Guest curator Miles Miller discusses This Place Called Home. Photo by Storms PhotoGraphic. |
A visitor reads about moccasins and a cradle board in This Place Called Home. Photo by Storms PhotoGraphic. |
Visitors view the Indian photographs of Lee Moorhouse and antique Pendleton blankets. Photo by Storms PhotoGraphic. |
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Two Moorhouse photos capture the attention of a visitor to Peoples of the Plateau. Photo by Storms PhotoGraphic. |
A panel of Native speakers addressed the large Opening Day audience. Photo by Storms PhotoGraphic. |
Co-curator Miles R. Miller poses with special guests at the exhibit opening. Photo by Storms PhotoGraphic. |
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