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 subject to unexpected change; check heritageflight.org for the latest information or call at least one...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 and join...

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,...

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...

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 fund the...

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.

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 plants. We’ll also celebrate miniature trains and railways with a pop-up wTrak Modular Wood Railway in the Family Interactive Gallery, perfect for kids to play with. We’d love to see you as...