Treat Dad to a great day at Heritage Flight Museum, where history flies in Skagit County. The June Fly Day showcases the “big daddy” of our historic aircraft fleet, the mighty A-1 Skyraider, legendary for its Combat Search and Rescue role in Vietnam. This beast is one of very few “spads” still flying. Enjoy Apollo 8...
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 Skagit Regional Airport. Flying is...
Commemorate the historic date World War II reached its end with Japan's surrender to the Allies. At HFM’s August “V-J Day” Fly Day, you will experience the sights and sounds of our fleet of WWII-era trainer, bomber and fighter aircraft. Enjoy Apollo 8 exhibits and kid’s activities, grab a meal at the food truck and enjoy a fun family day out at Skagit Regional Airport. Flying...
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 foster appreciation...
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 Agency in Times of Climate Change. Engaging the public and critical players in a moderated discussion about how our local governmental organizations respond to climate change. Exploring the question: are there opportunities to increase the resilience of communities, natural resources, and infrastructure in anticipation of climate change effects and socioeconomic...
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
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...
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...
Join us at the Museum of Northwest Art on Saturday, February 3 for the public opening of the exhibition Silva Cascadia: Under the Spell of the Forest from 3-5 pm. See the work of twelve Northwest women artists on trees and forests, that ripples out into themes of science and environmentalism, history, art practice, and spiritualism. Learn more: https://www.monamuseum.org/events/silvacascadia-opening Questions? Email marketing@museumofnwart.org Image Credit: Patty Haller, From Samish to Lummi,...
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, join us to explore the basic principles of visible mending and practice sashiko-style stitching. Mending is at the core of Ragfinery's mission of waste diversion, inspiring us to cherish and extend the life of our textiles. Secure your spot for a day of learning, inspiration, and hands-on exploration in Ragfinery and the Whatcom Museum's shared...
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...
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.
