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, Sep 1, 2026
- Wed, Sep 2, 2026
- Thu, Sep 3, 2026
- 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
- Tue, Sep 15, 2026
- Wed, Sep 16, 2026
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- Fri, Sep 18, 2026
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Sun, Sep 20, 2026
- Tue, Sep 22, 2026
- Wed, Sep 23, 2026
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- Fri, Sep 25, 2026
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Sun, Sep 27, 2026
- Tue, Sep 29, 2026
- Wed, Sep 30, 2026
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026
- Fri, Oct 2, 2026
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- …and 283 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.