BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE

SEATTLE, WA

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Salmon Bay Bridge in the afternoon Credit: iagoarchangel

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle, WA, is a museum dedicated to the study of the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1899, the museum is the oldest public museum in the state of Washington. It is located on the University of Washington campus, and is affiliated with the university and the Smithsonian Institution.

The Burke Museum features a wide variety of exhibitions, programs, and collections. The museum has permanent exhibitions on the geology and natural history of the Pacific Northwest and the cultures of the region’s native peoples. It also houses one of the largest collections of archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from the region. The museum’s collections include more than two million archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, more than one million plant and animal specimens, and thousands of photographs and audio-visual recordings.

The Burke Museum also offers a wide range of educational programs and activities for visitors of all ages. These include lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities. The museum also has a library and archives, which are open to researchers by appointment. In addition, the museum hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including family days, special exhibitions, and field trips.

The Burke Museum is committed to sharing its research and collections with the public, and to inspiring curiosity and learning about the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest.

BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SEATTLE WA. US MID #8405300652

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE
17 AVE NORTHEAST 45TH ST
SEATTLE
WA
98195-3010

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MID # 8405300652
Name BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE
Alternate Name BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 916001537
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.65451, -122.312104
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 005302
US Census Block: 2000