Culture is Living @ The Burke Museum
Part of the Permanent Collection
The Culture is Living gallery breaks down traditional museum authority and brings the expertise and knowledge of communities to the forefront.
Cultural belongings at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, and stories of people and cultures.
See hundreds of objects and hear from community members from across the Pacific to find out how museum collections address historic wrongs, invigorate cultural practices today, and inspire the future through universal elements we all share—our connections to the Earth, Water, Air, Community, Childhood, and the Generations before and after us.
Upcoming Dates
All Day
- Tue, Aug 11, 2026
- Wed, Aug 12, 2026
- Thu, Aug 13, 2026
- Fri, Aug 14, 2026
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026
- Sun, Aug 16, 2026
- Tue, Aug 18, 2026
- Wed, Aug 19, 2026
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- Tue, Aug 25, 2026
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- Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- Tue, Sep 1, 2026
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- Fri, Sep 4, 2026
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Tue, Sep 8, 2026
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026
- Fri, Sep 11, 2026
- Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- …and 284 more
Hours
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Last admission at 4:30 PM
First Thursday of each month: 10 AM – 8 PM
Monday: CLOSED
The Burke Museum offers FREE admission on the first Thursday of each month.