The Whatcom Museum's Lightcatcher building, 250 Flora Street, is designed by Olson Kundig Architects' founding partner, Jim Olson. The building is named for its focal point and most innovative feature - a spectacular, translucent wall 37 feet high and 180 feet long, that captures the Northwest's most precious natural resource: sunlight. The 42,000-square-foot-building integrates natural materials native to the region and is the first museum in Washington designed and registered to LEED Silver-Level specifications. The Lightcatcher hosts a rotating schedule of art exhibitions throughout the year and houses the Museum's Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) and Museum Store.
Website: whatcommuseum.org
Phone: (360) 733-1237
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Flora St and Grand Ave
Closed now
- Wed 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
250 Flora St Bellingham, WA 98225-4412 ·2287.15 mi
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- Family friendly
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Love coming to the Lightcatcher. It’s part of the Whatcom Museum but in a separate building a couple of blocks away from the old city hall building. Beautiful permanent exhibit of local native history. Had a seasonal exhibit space on the first floor that is relatively large. “FIG Room” provides at least an hour of fun for young kids. There’s a small store inside with local art and works of local history. Also has a cafe/bar and a courtyard. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in downtown Bellingham. Give yourself a couple of hours to take everything in.
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