Join us for an enchanting musical experience! Get ready for diverse rhythms, interactive activities, and the exploration of sounds. Don't miss this captivating event that introduces children to the magic of orchestral instruments. On July 1st, percussionist Kay Reilly will mesmerize us with marimba, xylophone, and snare drum performances. Then, on August 5th, BSO Executive […]
Unwind at the Museum this summer with our monthly yoga program. Instructor Kelly Villarreal will lead participants through hour-long classes designed to relax and de-stress while soaking in the evening light in the Lightcatcher courtyard. Leave feeling centered and re-energized for the weekend. $20 per class Non-Members/$15 per class Museum Members $50 For all three […]
Join us in the Lightcatcher for downtown Bellingham’s First Friday. Check out the exhibition Coastal Views: California and the Pacific Northwest, which features coastal landscape paintings by well-known artists from Northern California to Washington, as well as Susan Murrell’s installation, Sift / Shift, and Mina Afshari’s photo exhibit, Let It Shine. The Whatcom Museum acknowledges […]
Join us for a free community chamber concert by the Festival of Music Orchestra. The Bellingham Festival of Music is the only summer festival in the region built around a virtuoso orchestra. Composed of outstanding musicians from major symphonies of North America, the festival's mission is to make exceptional classical music accessible to everyone in […]
Set sail for knowledge on San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star! Our popular annual summertime History Sunset Cruises are back this year for another season of beautiful scenery and fascinating regional history with local historian Brian Griffin. With topics ranging from the massive glaciers that once covered the area to up-to-date information about waterfront development, you’ll […]
Calling all sluggers! Get ready for a swingin' good time in the FIG with Dinger, the mascot of Bellingham Bells! We invite our young guests to join us in the courtyard for a rip-roaring game of T-ball with none other than Dinger himself. It's your chance to step up to the plate, wielding a colossal […]
Set sail for knowledge on San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star! Our popular annual summertime History Sunset Cruises are back this year for another season of beautiful scenery and fascinating regional history with local historian Brian Griffin. With topics ranging from the massive glaciers that once covered the area to up-to-date information about waterfront development, you’ll […]
Regrettably, this event has been canceled, but we'll be excited to welcome the Community Ukulele Players back in December! Take advantage of the summer sun with some upbeat tunes at the Museum! Join us every third Thursday at the Lightcatcher courtyard for a performance by Bellingham’s Community Ukulele Players. Swing by to enjoy pleasant melodies […]
Learn more about the artists and artworks featured in Coastal Views: California and the Pacific Northwest from the Museum’s Executive Director, Patricia Leach, who curated the exhibition. Leach will discuss the common values and techniques expressed by the artists from these two regions. Image credit: Jess Cauthorn; Bellingham, Whatcom Creek/RR, 1961; Watercolor on paper; 22 […]
Join experts from the North Cascades Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril, and the importance of studying bird specimens today. The exhibit provides a variety of interactives, including video and audio files, and hands-on activities for children. All ages welcome to this drop-in […]
Set sail for knowledge on San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star! Our popular annual summertime History Sunset Cruises are back this year for another season of beautiful scenery and fascinating regional history with local historian Brian Griffin. With topics ranging from the massive glaciers that once covered the area to up-to-date information about waterfront development, you’ll […]
Set sail for knowledge on San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star! Our popular annual summertime History Sunset Cruises are back this year for another season of beautiful scenery and fascinating regional history with local historian Brian Griffin. With topics ranging from the massive glaciers that once covered the area to up-to-date information about waterfront development, you’ll […]
Unwind at the Museum this summer with our monthly yoga program. Instructor Kelly Villarreal will lead participants through hour-long classes designed to relax and de-stress while soaking in the evening light in the Lightcatcher courtyard. Leave feeling centered and re-energized for the weekend. $20 per class Non-Members/$15 per class Museum Members $50 For all three […]
Join us for an enchanting musical experience! Get ready for diverse rhythms, interactive activities, and the exploration of sounds. Don't miss this captivating event that introduces children to the magic of orchestral instruments. On July 1st, percussionist Kay Reilly will mesmerize us with marimba, xylophone, and snare drum performances. Then, on August 5th, BSO Executive […]
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