Museums
Whatcom Museum of History and Art
Bellingham, Washington

Whatcom Museum of History and Art, located on Prospect Street in Bellingham, Washington, is controlled jointly by the City of Bellingham and the Whatcom Museum Society. The facility is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

The museum displays more than 200,000 artifacts that reflect the art, culture, and history of the peoples of Northwest Washington State and the world community. It is home to the Old City Hall Building, Syre Education Center, the Whatcom Children's Museum, and the ARCO Exhibits Building.

Built in 1893, the Old City Hall building is a brilliant example of Victorian-style architecture in Northwest Washington. Today, the edifice is the museum's centerpiece, and it displays an array of contemporary art and history exhibits.

The Whatcom Children's Museum, opened in 1989, is an educational experience for children and adults. The award-winning museum helps children to learn as they play, with hands-on activities, costumes, puppets, games, crafts and more. It includes the Pat Formway Learning Center, a toddler area, and the Enrichment Center for more independent exploration. Arrangements are made for field trips and parties.

The ARCO Exhibits Building is the most spacious gallery of the museum, and the Syre Education Center is home to a classroom space and permanent historical exhibits. The Whatcom Museum Shop offers a wide variety of gift items and mementos that relate to the museum's collections and exhibits.

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