News & Stories

Archaeologist Chris Yamamoto visits the Burke to view artifacts found in the Japanese Gulch.

Visiting researcher Tyson Simmons teamed up with the Bill Holm Center to host a tool-making workshop.

Hands-on basketry workshop to share object-handling knowledge across communities.

Visiting researcher Sara ElShafie looks at the effects of climate change on prehistoric reptiles.

The Burke’s Paleontology team ventured to the Petrified Forest and found specimens that can answer questions about the Late Triassic period.

Burke researchers learn more about the Burke’s Balinese “jukung” outrigger canoe.

Herbarium researcher Mark Darrach helped discovered a new plant species—and plans to auction off the right to name it.

The Testing, Testing 1-2-3 exhibit included specimen prep in public view—here’s how people responded.

The Herbarium helps to solve a mysterious discovery—in ski boots of all places!