Events

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Peekaboo Sea Lion

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Now you see it, now you don’t! Have fun with this pop-up sea lion puppet.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Peekaboo Sea Lion

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Now you see it, now you don’t! Have fun with this pop-up sea lion puppet.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Peekaboo Sea Lion

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Now you see it, now you don’t! Have fun with this pop-up sea lion puppet.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Peekaboo Sea Lion

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Now you see it, now you don’t! Have fun with this pop-up sea lion puppet.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

STEAM Saturday: What’s That Habitat?

Discover the science behind color theory while creating vibrant prints made from shaving cream and food dye. Collaborative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities are fun for the whole family.

Different animals have different homes. Place these cute critters in their happy habitats.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

Promo image/logo for Low Sensory Sunday: Sundays, Sept. 24 & Nov. 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Family Interactive Gallery(FIG), Free; RSVP requested, not required.

Low Sensory Sundays

The Low Sensory Sundays program offers reserved museum time for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and/or sensory processing needs and their families. We will have tools available and accommodations in place to support your visit. For questions or to access pre-visit materials, contact FIG Supervisor Susan Buck at skbuck@cob.org or 360.778.8985.

Free | RSVP requested, not required

Low Sensory Sundays are presented by Hoagland Pharmacy.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Peekaboo Sea Lion

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Now you see it, now you don’t! Have fun with this pop-up sea lion puppet.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Sneaky Slinking Leopard

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Leopards slink low to the ground to stalk their prey. Enjoy moving your leopard through the grass.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Sneaky Slinking Leopard

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Leopards slink low to the ground to stalk their prey. Enjoy moving your leopard through the grass.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Sneaky Slinking Leopard

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Leopards slink low to the ground to stalk their prey. Enjoy moving your leopard through the grass.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Sneaky Slinking Leopard

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Leopards slink low to the ground to stalk their prey. Enjoy moving your leopard through the grass.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Studio: Sneaky Slinking Leopard

The FIG Studio is a self-guided, self-exploratory play-to-learn, make-and-take space for young inquisitive minds to imagine, create, and innovate.

Leopards slink low to the ground to stalk their prey. Enjoy moving your leopard through the grass.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

FIG Artist’s Corner: Charley Harper

Visit the Artist’s Corner in the FIG Studio, which focuses on artists from around the world. The Artist’s Corner offers young guests an opportunity to explore a variety of materials and mediums to create art inspired by the featured artist.

Charley Harper had a knack for capturing the beauty and symmetry of nature. Complete a mirrored image of some of his favorite animals.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

Promo image/logo for Low Sensory Sunday: Sundays, Sept. 24 & Nov. 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Family Interactive Gallery(FIG), Free; RSVP requested, not required.

Low Sensory Sundays

The Low Sensory Sundays program offers reserved museum time for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and/or sensory processing needs and their families. We will have tools available and accommodations in place to support your visit. For questions or to access pre-visit materials, contact FIG Supervisor Susan Buck at skbuck@cob.org or 360.778.8985.

Free | RSVP requested, not required

Low Sensory Sundays are presented by Hoagland Pharmacy.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.

Promo image/logo for Low Sensory Sunday: Sundays, Sept. 24 & Nov. 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Family Interactive Gallery(FIG), Free; RSVP requested, not required.

Low Sensory Sundays

The Low Sensory Sundays program offers reserved museum time for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and/or sensory processing needs and their families. We will have tools available and accommodations in place to support your visit. For questions or to access pre-visit materials, contact FIG Supervisor Susan Buck at skbuck@cob.org or 360.778.8985.

Free | RSVP requested, not required

Low Sensory Sundays are presented by Hoagland Pharmacy.


The Whatcom Museum acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Lhaq’temish – Lummi People – and the Nuxwsá7aq – Nooksack People – who have lived in the Coast Salish region from time immemorial. The Museum honors our relationship with all of our Coast Salish neighbors and our shared responsibilities to their homeland where we all reside today.