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Free First Fridays at the Whatcom Museum

  • Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA, 98225 United States (map)

In May, we’re celebrating the land – from National Parks to Whatcom parks! We’re very excited to welcome Ranger Doug Leen to Old City Hall for a talk and book signing, as well as local artist and conservationist Rand Jack. Plus, join us for crafts, performances, and *two* exhibition openings!

BABY & TODDLER MUSIC CLASSES AT THE FIG
Lightcatcher building | 250 Flora St. | 11 – 11:30 am & 11:30 am – 12 pm

GUEST SPEAKER AND BOOK SIGNING: RANGER DOUG LEEN (https://www.rangerdoug.com/)
Old City Hall | 121 Prospect St. | 1 – 3 pm

Read more about Ranger Doug in this recent story in the Seattle Times! (https://www.seattletimes.com/.../seattle-adventurer.../)

PREHISTORIC SCREEN PRINTING
Lightcatcher building | 250 Flora St. | 3 – 5 pm

CHILDREN’S ART WALK
Lightcatcher building | 250 Flora St. | 4 – 7 pm
+ BELLINGHAM HIGH SHOWSTOPPERS | 4 – 4:30 pm
+ CHILDREN’S ART WALK CRAFTS BY WHATCOM HILLS WALDORF SCHOOL | 4 – 6 pm
+ BELLINGHAM YOUTH JAZZ BAND CONCERT | 6:15 – 7 pm

YAC (YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL) TOURS OF “GREATEST WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHS”
Lightcatcher building | 250 Flora St. | 5:30 – 6:15 pm

EXHIBITION RECEPTION AND RAND JACK FIRESIDE CHAT
Old City Hall | 121 Prospect St. | 5 – 6:30 pm

UNEARTHED: ART & SCIENCE SURVEY THE FOSSIL RECORD EXHIBITION RECEPTION
Old City Hall | 121 Prospect St. | 7 – 8 pm

For more details and full lineup descriptions of the May 3 Free First Friday events, visit our website whatcommuseum.org/free-first-friday/#may

Exhibitions and galleries are open until 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, and the Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) is open until 7 p.m.

Headphones and other sensory tools are available at the front desks for guests who require accommodation during their visit.

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