History & Timeline

Burning Man Project has come a long way from the first Burn in 1986 to today’s global cultural movement. If you’re curious how that happened, and what might happen next, this is a great place to start.

Explore the Timeline

Dig into the Archives

Historic Documents

Fun fact: Burning Man is older than the internet as we know it. Check out this collection of paper newsletters, lovingly digitized.

Black Rock City History

Leaving No Trace was never meant to apply to documentation. Explore decades worth of archival records and trace the evolution of the city.

Burning Man Art Archives

The art may be ephemeral, but its impact abides. Check out more than 30 years of art projects, on and off playa.