• Heritage Flight Museum’s July Fly Day

    HFM’s July Fly Day celebrates the spirit of service that inspires American veterans to commit their lives to the defense of our country. See and hear the incredible P-51 Mustang with its legendary Merlin v1650 engine. Enjoy Apollo 8 exhibits and kids' activities, grab a meal at the food truck and enjoy a fun family day out at...

  • BECOME A MoNA DOCENT!

    Do you enjoy spending time in the quiet solitude of art and sharing the importance of art with others? Please consider joining our group of docents at the Museum of Northwest Art! Our Docents are a diverse and highly committed group of volunteers who form a crucial part of MoNA's programs. As gallery staff and tour guides, they help...

  • Government & Resiliency Panel

    Join MoNA on Saturday, November 4, 2023, for the Government & Resiliency Panel. The panel is part of the education programming accompanying the exhibition Surge: Mapping Transition, Displacement, and...

  • Deck the Old City Hall with Classic Carols!

    Listen to your favorite holiday songs as you explore the Old City Hall art and history galleries and view more than a dozen Christmas trees decorated by Bellingham organizations and community groups! Presented by the students of the Heather Brooke Bates Music Studio. 121 Prospect Street Admission by donation

  • New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop

    This New Year's Eve, no need to make it to midnight! Celebrate at the Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) at the Whatcom Museum where we'll ring in the new year with a countdown and balloon drop at 4 p.m. Children (and grown-ups!) can create their own party hats in the Art Studio, then capture the moment in our photo booth. On December 31, the FIG will be open from 12 - 5 p.m.; 4 p.m. balloon drop.

  • Free First Fridays at the Whatcom Museum!

    NEW in 2024! Enjoy FREE admission at both museum buildings, EXTENDED hours, and FREE programming every First Friday of the month at the Whatcom Museum! In February, we’re celebrating the reopening of the People of the Sea and Cedar exhibition in the Lightcatcher building, which honors the culture, art, and enduring contributions of Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe. This Free First Friday, explore the newly reinterpreted and expanded gallery...

  • Visible Mending Workshop with Ragfinery

    Ragfinery is delighted to present this Visible Mending Workshop in collaboration with the Whatcom Museum. Whether you're a novice or an experienced fiber artist,...

  • Whatcom Museum Gala: Archival Revival

    Cocktail hour courtesy of Chuckanut Bay Distillery, Kulshan Brewing, and Lone Birch Winery. Live music by The Unknowns. Dinner with locally sourced ingredients from Simply Sound Catering. Performances by The Upfront Theatre, Swil Kanim, Julie Trimingham, and ¡Casineros del Parque! Be a part of the revitalization of Old Fire Station No. 1, home to the Whatcom Museum’s archives! Your support will help...

  • Classic Carols

    Enjoy the splendor of Old City Hall, festooned in its holiday finest, while listening to your favorite holiday songs sung by the students of the Brooke Bates Music Studio. Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

  • January Free First Friday at the Whatcom Museum

    Start the year off small with the Whatcom Museum! After a busy holiday season, join us at the Museum for a day of miniature crafts. Make your own wee world with like Shrinky Dinks and sculpting tiny clay masterpieces to making mini mugs, bags, and even...