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Bellingham Museums and ExhibitsThe City of Subdued ExcitementBellingham museums have a wide variety exhibits of history, collections of inspiration, archive material, photographs and artifacts for public education and enjoyment. Most of them offer programs of knowledge and insight, others offer hands-on activities for a wide range of audiences; from adults to capturing the attention of young children. There are many different exhibits to choose from such as, fine arts, applied arts, archaeology, history and science. Art from local, regional, and nationally inspired artists contribute to these displays. Here in Bellingham, WA we have a little bit of everything. As you visit any Bellingham museums, the mystery and history will leave you in wonder of our eloquent little city, perhaps a bit jealous and yet, appreciative of such talent from the artists local to all over the world! Bellingham, WA is loaded with inspiration.
Whatcom Museum Of History and Art
This Bellingham, WA museum is jointly operated by the City of Bellingham and the Whatcom Museum Society as a non-profit organization. It is nationally
accredited by the American Association of Museums. It is composed of four buildings located near downtown.
The most prestigeous of all the Bellingham museums, the 1892 Old City Hall building now houses decades and decades of history and periodically features exhibits from local, national and internationally recognized artists....past and present. The museums hours are Tuesdays thru Sundays from noon to 5p.m. and the admission is free with donations graciously accepted.
Whatcom Children's MuseumThe LightcatcherThe Lightcatcher Museum feature's a family interactive gallery and is the Pacific Northwest's newest family attraction. With a variety of art-based activities in a dramatic setting that connects visitors to our region's history and environment. The FIG promises a fun and engaging experience for the whole family. Whatcom Museum at the Lightcatcher is open Tues.-Sun from noon to 5 pm.
Syre Education CenterThe Syre Education Center was originally built in 1926 as the City of Bellingham fire department. It is open by appointment only for group tours and field trips.The second floor of the building features a Photo Archive. Thousands of researchers from all over the world contact them each year requesting to purchase copies of images and photos from the collections. They use them for purposes of including them in books, on calendars, and such... The Photo Archives can be seen, too, by appointment only. They are located at 201 Prospect Street. Or you can call for more information at (360)676-6981 Extension 205.
The Arco Exhibits BuildingThis 3,000 foot museum showcases original work by local, regional, and national contemporary artists!The exhibits are free and their hours of viewing are Tuesdays thru Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. They are located at 206 Prospect. Call(360)676-6981 for more information. The four above museums are all tied together. You can also visit the website that hosts all 4 of them at www.whatcommuseum.org. It will open up into a new window.
Heritage Flight MuseumStill looking for interesting Bellingham museums, I highly suggest a visit to the Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham, WA. The Heritage Flight Museum has been established by the Anders family to help educate the public to understand and appreciate the contribution military aircraft, and the people that flew them, have made to our heritage, national security and freedom.
The HFM have displays highlighting elements of the US Space Program, mainly the Apollo program. You can check them out for only a small donation at:
American Museum of Radio and ElectricityOut of all of Bellingham museums, this one is sure to give you an "electrifying" experience, it is aimed to "spark" your imagination in one way or another! They will give you a historic look at electricity and the development of the radio. On Saturdays I noticed the have special programs for children. They even get to take home their projects. This inspiring museum is located in downtown Bellingham at 1312 Bay Street.You can call them at (360)738-3886 for more information.
Bellingham Railway MuseumAfter exploring the above exhibits, you can't help but come to the Bellingham Railway Museum. They feature railway historic artifacts and photographs, as well as pre-war and post-war train collections by Lionel, Marx, and Ives. They also have a variety of railroad lanterns on display.They are located at 1320 Commercial Street downtown and are open to prospectors on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon till 5 p.m. or by appointment. You can call them at (360)393-7540 for more information.
Big Rock GardenThe Big Rock Garden is a free, outdoor museum in Bellingham, WA. A "must see" for those looking for inspiration! It's not only a beautiful Japaneze-style garden, it is an art-lover's outdoor museum, featuring local, regional and national artists' sculptures.
Mindport ExhibitsThis museum exhibits fine and visual art considered to have been created primarily for aesthetic purposes and pieces are judged for their beauty and meaningfulness; more specifically, they feature many painting's, sculpture's, drawings, watercolors, and graphics.Mindport features interactive art that can be distinguished from generative art, electronic art, or immersive art in that it is a dialog between the piece and the participant (according to their website); specifically, the participant has "agency" (the ability to act upon the piece) and is furthermore invited to do so in the context of the piece. Interesting enough! Mindport is located at 210 West Holly in downtown Bellingham. Their hours are Wednsday thru Friday from noon till 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon till 4 p.m. This really is a "must see!" The admission is only $2. There really is no end to the extra-ordinary talent that lies hidden within the city of Bellingham, WA. Thanks for visiting my Bellingham museums page! You may also want to check out Bellingham Art Galleries as well. Back to Things To Do Around Bellingham, WA Back to the top of Bellingham Museums
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