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Whatcom Museum Family Interactive Gallery (FIG)

Bellingham, WA

Hands-on children’s museum space inside the Lightcatcher with creative play stations, toddler-friendly areas, birthday parties, memberships, and regular family programming.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playSensory playToddler area

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packagesParty host

Accessibility and comfort

Sensory-friendlyQuiet hours

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Plan Your Visit

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

The Family Interactive Gallery at the Whatcom Museum is an indoor hands-on play-and-learn space for children and caregivers inside the Lightcatcher building in downtown Bellingham. FIG combines museum-style exhibits, creative play stations, studio activities, and toddler-friendly exploration with memberships, birthday parties, self-guided drop-in visits, and recurring family programs including sensory-friendly hours.