WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART

BELLINGHAM, WA

1955 Chevrolet Corvette V8 Waterfront Car Show, Bellingham Washington
1955 Chevrolet Corvette V8 Credit: Hugo-90

The Whatcom Museum of History and Art is located in Bellingham, Washington, and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the cultural and historical heritage of the Pacific Northwest region. The museum is housed in three separate buildings in the city's downtown area, each with its own unique focus.

The Old City Hall building, constructed in 1892, houses the museum's art collections, which include works by regional and national artists. The building's architecture and interior design offer a glimpse into the city's past, with exhibits showcasing the history of Bellingham's early settlers and industries.

The Lightcatcher building, opened in 2009, is a state-of-the-art facility that focuses on contemporary art and cultural exhibits. Its unique design incorporates natural light and environmentally sustainable features, such as a rainwater harvesting system.

The Syre Education Center, located adjacent to the Lightcatcher, hosts educational programming and events for all ages, including art workshops, lectures, and family activities.

The Whatcom Museum also offers guided tours of its buildings and exhibits, as well as outreach programs that bring the museum's collections to schools and community organizations throughout the region. Overall, the Whatcom Museum of History and Art serves as a hub for cultural exploration and education in the Pacific Northwest.

WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BELLINGHAM WA. US MID #8405300014

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

1955 Chevrolet Corvette V8 Waterfront Car Show, Bellingham Washington
1948 Ford Convertible Car show at a small Ford dealer in Lynden Washington. Some time in 1947 the parking lights were moved from above the grille to the side. I don't know but suspect it was because turn signals became an option and the lights needed to be where they would be useful.
Lower Third Sunset at Little Squalicum Beach
Ganja
A major upgrade of downtown electrical lines is heading south down that alley. Overhead wires being replaced with underground service.
Stormy day out the window down the hallway from my apartment.
Artwork where Birchwood Avenue and trail cross under I-5 in Bellingham.
Canvas Canvas
Oxygen Etchings 1
Splooge
Clear Day Bellingham Bay
Salty Bayside Flowers

Contact WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART

WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART
121 PROSPECT STREET
BELLINGHAM
WA
98225

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WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART Information

MID # 8405300014
Name WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART
Alternate Name WHATCOM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 48.752128, -122.48105
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 073
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 1007