What goes on in the Burke Museum Archaeology Department?
Curation: Our collections now contain more than one million artifacts plus related documents, photographs, and maps. Our mission is to preserve these collections for future generations through documentation, cataloging, and careful storage. We also provide archaeological curation and research services for government agencies, Native American Tribes and cultural resource companies, and prepare materials for exhibition. Research: With more than a million artifacts, ranging from soil samples to Clovis points, only a small percentage are ever displayed. However, Burke Museum archaeological collections are known worldwide, and they are used by researchers from within and outside of the University to investigate past Pacific Rim cultures. Our staff can help guide you through our collections; contact us for details. Public Education: Our staff teaches courses on archaeological curation, and we offer research assistantships and internships to graduate and undergraduate students at UW. We also
