Whatcom Museum
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A community magnet and regional destination for cultural experiences rooted in art, nature, and Northwest history, spanning three unique buildings.

๐Ÿ“œ Museum spanning three buildings, offering art, nature, and Northwest history exhibits.
๐Ÿ” Features taxidermied birds, 19th-century jail cells, and interactive galleries.

Why Go

๐Ÿฆ See hundreds of taxidermied birds and listen to their unique calls.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore historic Old City Hall with 19th-century jail cells.
๐ŸŽจ Discover fine art, traveling exhibits, and indigenous cultural displays.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Engage children at the Family Interactive Gallery.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ Food not allowed in galleries, only water bottles in FIG.
๐Ÿšถ Strollers with sleeping babies only in FIG due to limited space.

Tips

๐Ÿ“… Check website for tour schedules of jail cells and special events.
๐ŸŒง๏ธ Call general info line during inclement weather to confirm hours.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ General admission $12, youth $10, children (2-5) $7, under 2 free.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Museum Galleries & Store: Wed-Sun, 12-5 PM. Family Interactive Gallery: Wed-Sat, 10 AM-5 PM; Sun, 12-5 PM.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Limited free parking at Old City Hall. Metered street parking available Mon-Sat (11 AM-6 PM), free on Sunday.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

Accessible and family restrooms available on both levels of Lightcatcher and first floor of Old City Hall.

โ™ฟ Accessibility

Automated doors, elevators, and complimentary wheelchairs available. Assistive listening devices at attendant desks.

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