Whatcom Museum

A huge thank you to our 2025/2026 Youth Advisory Council for a year full of curiosity, creativity, and genuine fun.

This group of stellar humans brought so much energy to the museum, and we are grateful for every hour they gave. We will miss our graduating seniors, and we are already looking forward to meeting the next round of YAC.

The Youth Advisory Council resumes meetings in September. If you are a teen interested in joining, send us a message or reach out at https://bit.ly/4xyU4BW.

Summer light, ivy, and a little color on Flora Street. Stop by The Lightcatcher to catch "Hard Edge / Soft Ground" and "Murmuration" while they're on view.

Summer is closer than you think — and camp spots won't wait! 🐦 If your kid hasn't been signed up for "For the Birds" yet, now's the time. June 22–26, ages 5–7, 1–4 pm. Swipe to see the full week of bird walks, nest building, and backyard science, then register at whatcommuseum.org/summer-camps before spots are gone. Members save 10%!

Out of the vault and on view.

"From the Vault: Hard Edge/Soft Ground" brings together abstract paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, and collages from our permanent collection, spanning 1950 to 2017. It's the first in a new series of exhibitions opening up the museum's extensive art collection to the public. On view now through September 20.

Come see it at The Lightcatcher, 250 Flora St. Galleries open Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 5 pm.

Learn more: https://www.whatcommuseum.org/exhibition/hard-edge-soft-ground/

It's Pride month, and Free First Friday is going all out.

Kick off the season with colorful crafts, facepainting by the Art & Happiness Fairies, and a silent disco with DJ Dancing Dana Carr. There's also a chalk gallery, guided tours, toddler music classes, and community tabling by local Pride organizations.

Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.

🌈 Free First Friday: True Colors
Friday, June 5
The Lightcatcher | 10 am – 9 pm (Family Interactive Gallery closes at 6 pm)
Old City Hall | 12 – 9 pm
Free admission.

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