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Burke Museum

The Burke Museum in Seattle is the state's oldest natural history and archaeology museum. It features a diverse collection of fossils, native art, and cultural artifacts that highlight Western Washington’s natural environment and Indigenous heritage. The museum provides educational exhibits, research opportunities, and access to unique specimens, fostering understanding of the region’s ecology, history, and cultures. It aims to inspire curiosity and respect for the natural world and the people who have inhabited the area for thousands of years.