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The Burke Museum is dedicated to creating a better understanding of the world and our place in it. The museum is responsible for Washington State collections of natural history and cultural heritage, and for sharing the knowledge that makes them meaningful. The Burke welcomes a broad and diverse audience and provides a community gathering place that nurtures life-long learning and encourages respect, responsibility, and reflection.
The Burke Museum will be recognized as the premier natural and cultural heritage resource in the Pacific Northwest. It will be renowned for its authoritative and relevant information, its timely and responsive educational programs, and its commitment to community efforts to preserve, appreciate, and cultivate responsibility for the world around us.
| Inspiration |
We inspire curiosity and promote engagement in scientific and cultural discovery. |
| Excellence |
We conduct research, develop programs, and build exhibits recognized for their integrity, relevance, quality, and creativity. |
| Stewardship |
We acquire, preserve, conserve, and hold in trust the Washington State collection of natural and cultural objects and information. |
| Community |
We engage a diverse community in ways that encourage their active participation and honor their contribution to our shared heritage. |
| Respect |
We strive to inspire in all a respect for human life, nature, and the environment. |
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