GENERAL INFORMATION

PARTIES

Let the Whatcom Children’s Museum make your party fun and convenient! Enjoy a private room for cake eating and gift opening, and the Museum for hands-on exploration. A Museum party includes Museum admission for 10 children and accompanying adults (one adult per five children is required), one hour of private room use, and free admission coupons for party guests to return to the Museum on another visit.

The cost is $60 for Museum members,
and $75 for non-Museum members.

Please call (360)778-8970 for reservations.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 and at 10:45 a.m. Tours last one hour for up to 35 children and accompanying adults. Tours are appropriate for ages 2 through 9. Educational materials are available upon request.

The cost is $50.

Please call (360)778-8970 for reservations.

FACILITY

The Whatcom Children’s Museum occupies the George S. Graham building in the downtown cultural district of Bellingham. The Children’s Museum includes the Pat Formway Learning Center, a toddler area and the Enrichment Center for more independent exploration.

 

 

History

The Whatcom Children's Museum opened to the public on January 7, 1989. Then known as the Children's Museum Northwest, it became a division of the Whatcom Museum of History & Art in March, 1992. This step enabled the Children's Museum to continue to expand its exhibits and relationships with other institutions.

In 1995, a full-scale renovation was carried out, demonstrating tremendous community support in the donation of labor, materials and monies. The building that houses the Whatcom Children's Museum was purchased in 1999 and dedicated as the George S. Graham building on September 30, 2000.