Heritage

An evening with poet Cedar Sigo, featured lecturer with the Bagley Wright Lecture Series on Poetry. 

Chat with staff and volunteers working with collections, and find out how collections answer questions about our world.

Monday, October 14, was Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Seattle and at the new Burke Museum!

From the food we put in our bodies to the furniture we put in our homes, human life is shaped by “stuff” all around us—and our stuff reveals surprising truths about our lives.

What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question.

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, and stories of people and cultures.

In celebration of Native American Heritage month, we’ve pulled together some facts and helpful resources.

Teaching about cultures and complex histories can be challenging, but can also provide meaningful opportunities for reflection. 

Celebrate Grand Opening with singers, dancers, poets and DJs, and be among the first to see the New Burke!