Fossils

Tiny one-celled marine organisms that live on the sea floor and have a big story to tell about the health of Puget Sound. 

The DIG Field School connects K-12 STEM teachers with scientific research and researchers through ongoing professional development and teaching curricula. 

The Geology & Paleontology Department at the Burke Museum.

New study sheds light on the rise of mammals.

Collections tell the story of life on Earth. Every discovery sheds new light on the past, and helps us better anticipate the future.

Take a journey to the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs walked the Earth!