Join us to hear from Deborah Jensen, PhD, the executive director of Audubon Washington, as she shares insights from the state's National Audubon Society office and its 25 affiliated chapters. Working together to conserve birds and their habitat, Audubon Washington's current priorities are on coasts, especially Puget Sound, climate policy and smart energy siting, shrub-steppe […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
Back by popular demand now that the exhibit has been extended! Join Photo Archivist Jeff Jewell for a discussion and tour of The Fairhaven Hotel exhibit at Old City Hall. Learn the history of one of Fairhaven’s most renowned buildings. Each tour lasts an hour and is limited to 10 people per tour. Pre-registration is […]
This spring, the Museum debuted a youth docent program involving high-school students who are building skills and confidence in discussing art, culture, and current events through tours of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea. Tours feature the unique perspectives of the youth docents, who share about the artwork that inspires them in the exhibition. […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
Learn more about the artists and artwork featured in Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea from the Museum’s Curator of Art, Amy Chaloupka, who organized this exhibition in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum and three other art museums from the West. Curator tours are on a walk-in basis and no longer require […]
Walk past the Lightcatcher building to see local artwork created by Bellingham school kids from Whatcom Hills Waldorf School (WHWS). While our building won’t be open, you can walk past the windows of the Family Interactive Gallery to see the art, and then head over to the front entrance of the building for a fun […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
As we get ready for the Tag Sale, which will be held on Saturday, May 21, we will be accepting additional donations at the Syre Education Center (201 Prospect St; back entrance by Photo Archives / Old City Hall parking lot) during three drop-off times: Saturday, April 2, 11am-1pm Thursday, April 14, 11am-1pm Wednesday, May […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
This spring, the Museum debuted a youth docent program involving high-school students who are building skills and confidence in discussing art, culture, and current events through tours of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea. Tours feature the unique perspectives of the youth docents, who share about the artwork that inspires them in the exhibition. […]
The landscapes of the West are in constant flux, with interpretations changing from different historical, cultural, and personal perspectives. Join artist Trish Harding for this welcoming class as you learn how to paint a landscape that incorporates past and present, using your choice of oils or acrylics. Inspired by the current exhibition, Many Wests: Artists […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
This spring, the Museum debuted a youth docent program involving high-school students who are building skills and confidence in discussing art, culture, and current events through tours of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea. Tours feature the unique perspectives of the youth docents, who share about the artwork that inspires them in the exhibition. […]
The Tag Sale Preview Party is sold out. Join us on Sat., May 21, 9am-2pm for the Tag Sale, which is free and open to the public. The early bird gets the worm, or in this case, the best deals! Purchase tickets for the Happy Hour Pre-Sale to shop the first Tag Sale in more […]
Treasures await at the Museum’s first Tag Sale in more than two years! There’s something for everyone with a wide selection of art, linens, china, jewelry, home and holiday décor, small furnishings, and more. Proceeds from the Tag Sale support Museum programs and exhibitions.
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of […]
Drop-in to Old City Hall to learn about birds! A volunteer from the North Cascades Audubon Society will be on hand in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to […]
Enjoy a pre-fixe 3-course Italian dinner and glass of wine at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher building. Chef Jonathan Cicotti creates recipes rooted in his Italian family’s traditions from Cento […]
Join the North Cascades Audubon Society for their monthly program in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall. The Peruvian Amazonia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of […]
This spring, the Museum debuted a youth docent program involving high-school students who are building skills and confidence in discussing art, culture, and current events through tours of Many Wests: […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of […]
We’re excited to bring back our weekly history tours of Old City Hall after a two-year hiatus! Take a fun, informative tour with our trained docents. They will take participants […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of […]
Learn more about the artists and artwork featured in Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea from the Museum’s Curator of Art, Amy Chaloupka, who organized this exhibition in collaboration […]
Take a docent-guided tour of Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea to gain in-depth insights about the themes, artists, and works featured in this exhibition, which examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of the West beyond how it is often narrowly represented in popular […]
In collaboration with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra and Bellingham Festival of Music, we are bringing music into the Family Interactive Gallery (FIG)! Our new summer series, Saturdays with the Symphony, focuses on kid-friendly performances the first Saturday of each month. Our guests will meet a musician, hear them play, and participate in a related art […]
We’re excited to bring back our weekly history tours of Old City Hall after a two-year hiatus! Take a fun, informative tour with our trained docents. They will take participants through the building and down to the basement of Old City Hall to see the historic jail rooms, including a padded cell from the days […]
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