Burke Museum
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The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, located on the University of Washington campus, is an active research museum that hosts a collection of 18 million artifacts and specimens ranging from canoes and gemstones to dinosaur fossils and the world’s largest collection of bird wings. With research and lab work that happens in plain view of visitors and three floors of one-of-a-kind objects,
We have a whole set of specialized freezers just to store tiny pieces of fish flesh. Why? We want their DNA! Scientists from around the world request tissue samples from us so that they can sequence the genomes of fish for research. This results in describing new species, medical innovations, and even helps the FDA catch seafood fraudsters!
The specific project we talk about in this clip is a collaboration with NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center here in Seattle. They do the DNA sequencing and uploading to the Barcode of Life database while we provide the expert identification of the species and keep the voucher specimens and duplicate tissue samples here.
This is a clip from our recent video: How to Send Fish in The Mail.
07/09/2026
Last chance!
Our special exhibition “Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving” showcases both historical and contemporary woven items, including blankets, tunics, hoods, and skirts.
Journey through the seasonal cycle of weaving, from gathering materials and spinning wool to dyeing with natural ingredients and weaving intricate designs.
Along the way, learn firsthand from weavers and gain insight into the deep cultural and scientific knowledge embedded in every strand.
Visit the exhibition this summer before it closes on August 30.
Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving showcases both historical and contemporary woven items, as well as the materials and cultural and scientific knowledge used to create them.
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4303 Memorial Way NE
Seattle, WA
98195
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
