History Sunset Cruises

Bellingham Ferry Terminal Harris Avenue, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Embark on a journey of discovery with San Juan Cruises’ Victoria Star! Our beloved History Sunset Cruises return this summer, offering a season of breathtaking views and captivating local history…

Whatcom Museum Green Roof Tour and Activity

Lightcatcher Building 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Join us at the Whatcom Museum as we tour the Lightcatcher’s Green Roof and learn how rainwater collected there helps prevent polluted stormwater from entering the watershed and saves energy. …

Introduction to Scientific Illustration Workshop with Madison Mayfield

Lightcatcher Building Studio Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Madison Mayfield is a natural history artist, taxidermist, and ornithology collections manager at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. In 2016, she graduated from the Natural…

Under the Inspiration Tree: Whatcom Museum Member Preview

Lightcatcher Building 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Join us for an exclusive member preview of the Whatcom Museum’s fall exhibition, Under the Inspiration Tree: Celebrating the Work of Thomas Wood. This comprehensive showcase highlights the remarkable 48-year…

Low Sensory Sunday Hours @ The FIG

Lightcatcher & Family Interactive Gallery 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

The Low Sensory Sunday Hours program offers reserved museum time for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and/or sensory processing needs and their families. We will have tools…

free

Museum in Mind

Lightcatcher Building 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Join us for Museum in Mind on the second Monday of each month from 2 – 4 pm!   Whatcom Museum’s program offers an engaging experience for individuals with early-stage memory loss and their caregivers. Participants will explore the current art exhibition, engage in discussions, enjoy gentle sketching activities, and experiment with various art-making materials in…

free

Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour of “Under the Inspiration Tree” – Celebrating the Work of Thomas Wood

Lightcatcher Building 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Enjoy a prix fixe three-course Italian dinner at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher. Chef Jonathan Cicotti crafts recipes rooted in his Italian family’s traditions from Cento in Northern Italy. After a delightful dinner, join Chief Curator Amy Chaloupka in the Lightcatcher lobby to begin a tour of the exhibition by Thomas Wood. Dinner and tours…

Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour of “Under the Inspiration Tree: Celebrating the Work of Thomas Wood”

Lightcatcher Building 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Enjoy a prix fixe three-course Italian dinner at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher building. Chef Jonathan Cicotti creates recipes rooted in his Italian family’s traditions from Cento in Northern Italy. After a tasty dinner, join Museum Curator of Art Amy Chaloupka in the Lightcatcher lobby to begin a tour of the exhibition Under the Inspiration Tree Celebrating the…

Basic Hand Broom Workshop

Lightcatcher Building Studio Flora Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

    Create your own beautiful broom this spooky season with Becka Viets of Hexagon Textile and Broom. Becka will share broom anatomy, lore, history, and a broom making demonstration.…