Your membership contribution supports an extraordinary array of art, history, and nature programming. From our People of the Sea and Cedar school program, to our daily activities in the Family Interactive Gallery, to world class art exhibitions in the Lightcatcher building, to exhibits celebrating the rich and storied history of our region at Old City Hall, the Whatcom Museum has something for everyone. We invite you to become a member of the Whatcom Museum today.

As a general member, you’ll receive a variety of valuable benefits, including free general admission to all buildings; discounted admission to selected programs and events; single-use guest passes; 10% discount in the Museum Store; Year-at-a-Glance calendar with a preview of upcoming exhibitions and events; invitations to members-only exhibition previews; and discount coupons for participating local businesses. Memberships are valid for one calendar year and are non-refundable/non-transferable. All membership contributions are tax deductible to the greatest extent allowable by law.

See you at the Museum!

Membership Levels:

$50 | Individual

  • 1 named adult
  • Free general admission to all museum buildings
  • Discounted admission to select programs and events
  • 2 total single-use guest passes
  • Year-at-a-Glance museum calendar
  • Invitations to members-only previews and events
  • Discount coupons from local businesses

$60 | Dual Senior

  • 2 named adults (age 62+) of the same household
  • All general membership-level benefits listed above

$75 | Family

  • 2 named adults of same household and their children or grandchildren (under age 18)
  • All general benefits listed above
  • 4 total single-use guest passes
  • 25% off admission for family (up to 4 people) to member museums of the Northwest Association of Youth Museums

Best Value! $150* | Smithsonian Sustainer

  • 2 named adults of same household and their children or grandchildren (under age 18)
  • All Family membership-level benefits listed above
  • 6 total single-use guest passes
  • Reciprocal membership to more than 1,200 participating museums in the US, Canada, and Mexico through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
  • Reciprocal membership to more than 50 participating Smithsonian Affiliate museums
  • Annual subscription to Smithsonian magazine
  • Discounts on Smithsonian catalog and online purchases
  • Recognition on the “thank you” page of our website

$250* | Contributor

  • 2 named adults of same household and their children or grandchildren (under age 18)
  • All Smithsonian Sustainer membership-level benefits listed above
  • 8 total single-use guest passes
  • Coupon for one complimentary print from the Museum’s Photo Archives
  • One complimentary exhibition catalogue from a home-curated exhibition (our choice)
  • Recognition on the “thank you” page of our website

$500* | Patron

  • 2 named adults of same household and their children or grandchildren (under age 18)
  • All Contributor membership-level benefits listed above
  • 10 total single-use guest passes
  • One gift membership (Family or Individual)
  • Recognition on the “thank you” page of our website

Make a Bigger Impact! $1,000* | 1892 Club

  • 2 named adults of same household and their children or grandchildren (under age 18)
  • All Patron membership-level benefits listed above
  • 12 total single-use guest passes
  • An exclusive curator tour of a major exhibition
  • Priority registration for Museum-sponsored travel tours
  • Recognition on the “thank you” page of our website

Also available:

$30 | Discounted Memberships

  • 1 named adult with valid student, military, or senior (age 62+) identification; or professional artists and educators
  • All general benefits

$25 | Plus One

  • A third adult may be added to any membership above the Family membership level.
  • *$12 is not tax deductible