Whatcom Museum
The Whatcom Museum is committed to serving as both a community magnet and a regional destination for cultural experiences rooted in art, nature, and Northwest history. Here, as part of our vision to connect people to new ideas, old traditions and each other, visitors take part in a vast range of programs and exhibitions designed to get us all thinking about our changing cultural, natural, and historical landscapes. The goal? Build strong art muscles. Understand our shared heritage. Stretch minds. Inspire preservation and stoke creativity in the name of sustaining Bellingham at its best.
The Museum is a non-profit organization operated jointly by the Whatcom Museum Foundation and the City of Bellingham. Our collection contains more than 200,000 artifacts and art works of regional importance, including a vast photographic archive. The Whatcom Museum is accredited nationally by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, and a member of the American Association for State and Local History.