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Whatcom Museum

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El velo exquisite / The Exquisite Veil
obras por Alfredo Arreguín / Works by Alfredo Arreguín

January 25, 2025 – July 6, 2025

Old City Hall



Under the Inspiration Tree
Celebrating the Work of Thomas Wood

September 28, 2024 – March 2, 2025

The Lightcatcher


Upcoming



Verdant
French Masterworks from the National Gallery of Art

February 14, 2025 – 2026

The Lightcatcher



Not the Whole Picture
Garth Amundson & Pierre Gour

March 22, 2025 – July 27, 2025

The Lightcatcher



UPCOMING EVENTS


See what’s happening at the Whatcom Museum. Join us for art exhibitions, educational programs, museum events, and more!


Member Appreciation Week!

February 12 - February 16The Lightcatcher and Old City Hall

Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour of “Under the Inspiration Tree: Celebrating the Work of Thomas Wood”

February 12 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmThe Lightcatcher

Member Preview Day of Verdant

February 13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe Lightcatcher

Rescheduled Exploring Printmaking Techniques: Create an Original Print with Mandy Turner

February 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmThe Lightcatcher

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FAMILY INTERACTIVE GALLERY

The Family Interactive Gallery (FIG), located in the Lightcatcher building of the Whatcom Museum (250 Flora Street), is a 4,681 square foot space that includes an art studio, more than 15 different activity stations, and several self-led activities and programs.


Member Appreciation Week!

February 12 - February 16The Lightcatcher and Old City Hall

FIG Studio: Cross My Heart

February 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pmIncluded with admission/Members free - Family Interactive Gallery

FIG Studio: Cross My Heart

February 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pmIncluded with admission/Members free - Family Interactive Gallery

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Wednesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday | Noon – 5 PM

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Pacific Northwest History

Old City Hall

Permanent exhibitions



John M. Edson Hall of Birds

Old City Hall

Permanent exhibitions



People of the Sea and Cedar

The Lightcatcher

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GENERAL PHONE LINE: 360.778.8930

FIG GENERAL LINE: 360.778.8974

During inclement weather, call our general info line to confirm hours of operation and program schedules.

LIGHTCATCHER

Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 5pm
250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

FAMILY INTERACTIVE GALLERY (FIG)

Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm and Sunday, noon - 5pm
250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

OLD CITY HALL

Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 5pm
121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA  98225

PHOTO ARCHIVES

Wednesday - Friday, 1 - 5pm
201 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

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