Children's Museums
Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) at the Whatcom Museum
📍 250 Flora St, Bellingham, WA 98225🌐 www.whatcommuseum.org/explore/family-interactive-gallery/about-the-fig
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
About Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) at the Whatcom Museum
Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) at the Whatcom Museum is a children's museum in Bellingham, WA. Low Sensory Sundays offers free admission and specialized accommodations specifically designed for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and/or sensory-processing needs, providing quieter times with reduced stimulation. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 157 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- 15+ activity stations, art studio, STEAM challenges, storytime, sensory-friendly programming
- Hours
- Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
- Special Access
- Free First Fridays, Low Sensory Sundays
💡 Did You Know?
- Low Sensory Sundays offers free admission and specialized accommodations specifically designed for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and/or sensory-processing needs, providing quieter times with reduced stimulation
- Features 15+ interactive activity stations with a rotating art studio that changes weekly themes, allowing visitors to experience different artistic concepts throughout the year
- Free First Fridays program provides complimentary admission on the first Friday of each month from 10am-9pm with extended evening hours and rotating special programs
- Think & Tinker Thursdays offers STEAM challenges on the second and fourth Thursdays from 2-4pm, complemented by Storytime Thursdays at 10:30am, providing structured weekly programming
- Maintains an Artist's Corner that features rotating artists from around the world, providing international artistic perspectives and cross-cultural learning opportunities for visitors
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Free First Fridays (first Friday of each month, 10am-9pm) to save on admission, or check out Low Sensory Sundays if your child benefits from quieter, sensory-friendly environments with special accommodations for children 12 and under with autism spectrum or sensory-processing needs.
- Plan to spend several hours at FIG — visitors report children can easily spend hours exploring the 15+ activity stations and art studio. Bring water bottles and lidded cups to stay hydrated during extended visits.
- Attend Think & Tinker Thursdays (second and fourth Thursdays, 2-4pm) for structured STEAM challenges, or Storytime Thursdays at 10:30am for guided programming that complements self-directed play.
- Take advantage of the rotating weekly art studio themes and Friday art painting activities — reviewers specifically highlighted these as highlights, especially for children who enjoy creative expression.
- Remember that FIG admission is included with your Whatcom Museum general admission ticket, making it a great value add-on to a broader museum visit.
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