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To get your fix of natural history, head to the Burke Museum. Here you'll find great hands-on exhibits that spotlight the natural history of Washington state and the Native tribes of the Northwest. Check out the reptile and dinosaur displays to get an idea of the beasts that once roamed the land long before humans made an appearance. The museum covers over 500 million years of history in the Life and Times of Washington State exhibit, and spotlights various fossils found in the Northwest--there's even a complete skeleton of a mastodon. The other permanent exhibit, Pacific Voices, focuses on the rich culture of the state and surrounding area, and features informative exhibits about the Native tribes who originally inhabited the Pacific Northwest.