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“Here and Now” at Burke Museum

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This is an amazing exhibit of ancient and modern native art. Today’s Native American artists have been given the chance to watch, study, and work with very ancient objects from past generations.

These beautiful pieces inspired them and here is the exhibit that showcases 30 historic objects paired with the new works.

Pictured here are some of them. You may remember an item I already talked about: the mask that inspired the original Seahawks logo. Read my previous post here: The mask…

And this is a good place to go with children, as there is a space where they can design an armor, decorate a “spindle whorl” or create a “memory box”.


— Here and Now at the Burke Museum, UW Campus, 17 ave Northeast and Northeast 45th Street

Until July 27, 2015

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The Burke Museum

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The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is the oldest museum in Washington and presents collections of natural and cultural heritage (Northwest Native Art, Geology, Paleontology, Dinosaurs, Mammals…). It is administrated with the UW College of Arts and Sciences and is also a research based museum.

They organize events for everyone, you can find all details here: Events at Burke Museum

On the first Thursday of each month, the admission is free and the museum stays open until 8 pm.

— Burke Museum, UW Campus, 17 ave Northeast and Northeast 45th Street

Don’t miss the totem poles and the killer whale at the entrance.

 

 

Education Room at SAAM

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The Seattle Asian Art Museum has a great kid’s room. There, children can learn how to make origami figures such as cranes. They also have the opportunity to learn about the symbol behind this by listening to the story of Sadako and the thousand cranes. There are a multitude of kids’ books about Japan, India, China, and other Asian countries. Children can also draw, color, and dress up in kimonos.
— Seattle Asian Art Museum Volunteer Park, 1400 E Prospect St