September Fly Day

Heritage Flight Museum will host our September Fly Day on Labor Day weekend, featuring historic aircraft like the North American P-51 Mustang and Douglas A-1 Skyraider. Make it a day of family fun with spine-tingling flight demos, kids activities, Apollo 8 exhibits, static aircraft displays and Brando’s BBQ truck. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 military and...

Free Weekend at The Whale Museum

The Whale Museum 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, WA, United States

We love our community! We love our museum! We want to get the two of you together. We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees will be waived during the weekend which will run from February 11 through February 14. The museum is open 10 a.m....

Teen Takeover

Museum of Northwest Art 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, United States

Who: Teens and Tweens (Grades 6-12) When: Feb 26, March 4, March 12 and March 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Where: MoNA Art Galleries & Art Studio What: For this project, we are exploring the idea of owning a space and what forms that can take. Together we will hang out drawing, talking, and connecting with others who enjoy the museum. We will provide sketchbooks, art supplies, snacks, and drinks. If folks prefer to...

Origami Workshop with Mike Berry

Museum of Northwest Art 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, United States

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023 Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm Ages: 9-99 years old, kids and adults of all ages and all levels of experience in art. (Participants 13 years of age and under must be accompanied...

Materials as Mentors: The Original Materials Developed by Fredrick Froebel

Museum of Northwest Art 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, United States

A Lecture on the Original Kindergarten Materials and Frank Lloyd Wright by Nicolette Harrington, MoNA Link Coordinator Join us in celebration of Youth Art Month! Froebel developed 10 gifts (educational materials) and 10 occupations (educational activities) to support children’s play and learning in 1837. Become familiar with seminal ideas that have contributed to the field of art education to help better understand how we came to be where we are today. "The maple-wood...

April Fly Day

Skagit Regional Airport 15400 Airport Dr., Burlington, WA, United States

Heritage Flight Museum kicks off the 2023 Fly Day season on Saturday, April 15! "Knock off the rust" with a great day of family fun at Skagit Regional Airport. Join us as we honor local veterans and demonstrate the flight capabilities of our...

Recycled Books into Art Journals Workshop with Rachel Simpson

Museum of Northwest Art 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, United States

Recycled Books into Art Journals Workshop with Rachel Simpson Transform a discarded worn book into a creative work of art that encompasses a theme and utilizes a variety of media and techniques. You can make your altered book into an art journal, writing journal, photo album, or a scrapbook! Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023 Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm Ages: Teens ages 14 years old...

Artist Talk with Toots Zynsky

Museum of Northwest Art 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, United States

Join us at the Museum of Northwest Art for an artist talk with acclaimed glass artist Toots Zynsky, one of many artists featured in the current exhibition, Geppetto’s Children: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School. Zynsky will talk about her career as an artist using the distinctive “filet...

May Fly Day

Heritage Flight Museum 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington, WA, United States

The “sound of round” roars over Skagit Valley as Heritage Flight Museum showcases vintage military trainers from WWII onward at the May "Trainers Fly Day." See and hear our historic fleet in action, enjoy Apollo 8 exhibits and kids activities, grab a meal at the Burlington Lions Club...

Free admission day at The Whale Museum

The Whale Museum 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, WA, United States

We're celebrating International Museum Day by offering free admission for all on May 18th. There will be a free museum tour at noon that day. The Whale Museum, 62 First Street N., Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Learn more at whalemuseum.org 360-378-4710