Marie Eaton will share stories and pictures from a three-week trip to Morocco, traveling with the Road Scholar group. This Travelogue explores the various “faces” of Morocco, including some historical background, the role of Islam, crafts such as tile, rugs, leather, and pottery, landscape, food, and culture. Co-presented by Bellingham Parks & Recreation. Light refreshments will be served. No registration needed.  $5 suggested donation/members free

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.

Join Audubon Washington’s Christi Norman and prepare to be inspired by a community science partnership between Audubon chapters, Audubon Washington, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife that moves the conservation needle and shares the wonders of the shrub steppe ecosystem. The culmination of this 5-year research project by 200+ volunteers from 13 chapters working together will be new species distribution maps for sagebrush obligate species, just in time for assisting in siting new renewable energy projects in eastern Washington’s…

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Bring your wish list, holiday cheer, and camera when you visit with Santa. He’ll be checking to see who’s been naughty or nice this year. Photo opps are self-serve using individual cameras/phones.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Bring your wish list, holiday cheer, and camera when you visit with Santa. He’ll be checking to see who’s been naughty or nice this year. Photo opps are self-serve using individual cameras/phones.

Racism thrives in silence. It’s when we stop talking to one another about our beliefs that prejudices go unchallenged, and the gap between us widens. Yet race is one of the most difficult topics to discuss in American society. If we are to heal many of our country’s social, economic, and political divides, we can’t afford to avoid the conversation. With warmth and openness, renowned author and professor Clyde Ford leads a discussion on race in modern-day America with a…

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Our annual cocktail party is THE way to kick-off the holiday season in style. Put on your holiday best and enjoy the festivities in Old City Hall. There will be decorated trees, hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, and live music! Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are $35 per person. Sponsored by Lori & Scott Clough. Tickets are nonrefundable; proceeds benefit Whatcom Museum exhibitions and educational programs.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

The Bellingham High School (BHS) Showstoppers spread holiday magic with their stellar song and dance. Be prepared to get into the spirit of the season! This award-winning small mixed vocal ensemble is auditioned out of three choral ensembles at BHS and is led by director Linda Short, who has been a veteran of the school district for 38 years. 11:30am coffee and meeting, noon program

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

While the weather outside may not seem frightful, you can still make a snowman at the Museum. We’re offering a free activity to make sock snowmen (and snowwomen!) as part of Deck the Old City Hall. Bring the whole family for some holiday fun!

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Deck Old City Hall is taking a trip to Germany to explore Scherenschnitte. While that may seem like a mouthful, it’s only the art of German paper cutting. Join us to cut holiday-themed pieces that are perfect for decorating a tree or mantle. Make sure to bring the family, as we’ve got a blizzard of paper snowflakes forecast too!

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

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.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.

As 2019 comes to a close, join us to celebrate the upcoming New Year. We’re offering supplies and guidance to help visitors of all ages make their own noisemakers and 2020 masks to kick off the New Year in style. Help us close out the holiday season as we look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum’s annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit with Santa, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation, and proceeds are used to support the Museum’s rich offerings of exhibitions and programming. Presented with support from the Whatcom Museum Advocates.