It's International Archaeology Day!
Join us for a day of fun activities for all ages at the Burke Museum on Sunday, October 22. Learn about ancient technologies, identify animal bones, sort shells, watch a flintknapping (stone tool making) demonstration, and more!
Find out more about archaeology techniques from Burke archaeologists and event partners as they share tabletop activities, and stories about artifacts and belongings.
Full gallery access is included with museum admission. Plan your visit.
2023 Event Partners
- Archaeological Institute of America
- Association for Washington Archaeology
- King County Historic Preservation Program
- Nisqually Indian Tribe Historic Preservation Program
- The Evergreen State College
- UW Anthropology
- UW Classics
- Perteet
- Willamette Cultural Resources Associates
