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Whatcom Museum to showcase works by nationally acclaimed artist Alfredo Arreguín

'The Exquisite Veil' exhibit features 13 works from iconic Mexican-American painter

Feb. 28, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Former Mindport exhibits to reappear at the Spark Museum this spring

Rotating gallery announced as part of museum's ongoing expansion efforts

Jan. 30, 2025 9:47 p.m.

Whatcom Museum to receive three French masterworks on long-term loan

‘Verdant’ exhibition opens Feb. 14, displaying Matisse, Renoir and Cézanne paintings

Jan. 29, 2025 11:00 a.m.

Why Old City Hall almost didn’t survive — and how the community saved it

2024 marks 50 years since the iconic history museum's restoration

Nov. 30, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom Museum executive director to retire in 2025

Patricia Leach led multiple 'transformative changes' during her 17-year tenure

Nov. 12, 2024 3:34 p.m.

Whatcom Museum’s 200K archival photos to become even more accessible

Upcoming gala ‘Archival Revival’ will help fund the revitalization of Old Fire Station No. 1

Sept. 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

In service of science: Bellingham illustrator’s legacy on display at Whatcom Museum

Exhibit showcases more than 60 works by acclaimed paleoartist David Miller

June 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

New National Geographic photo exhibit in Bellingham showcases wildlife

Whatcom Museum show underlines importance of conservation efforts

March 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

New Whatcom Museum exhibit tackles themes of healing and repair

Bellingham National artists processed challenges through creativity

Nov. 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.

New ship model arrives at Maritime Heritage Museum

Fairhaven museum works to preserve waterfront's history

Updated July 17, 2023 9:35 p.m.

Landscapes of the mind at Whatcom Museum

Visions both real, imagined leave room for interpretation at Lightcatcher gallery

June 29, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Whatcom Museum preparator retires

Paul Brower stayed long enough to display 'Katazome Today' exhibit

April 26, 2023 5:55 a.m.