BELLINGHAM, Wash. — After a year of closure, a popular family attraction is reopening.
The Whatcom Museum announced the Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) inside the Lightcatcher building will welcome visitors back on April 1st.
During the closure, the museum took the opportunity to refresh the space with new features and many safety protocols.
FIG will be open to the public at 25% capacity with reduced hours.
All visitors must make reservations in advance.
How reservations work
- Reservations are available Thursday through Saturday, with slots at noon and 2:30pm.
- Each reservation is for up to 6 people and lasts for 2 hours.
- Admission is free to members. General admission rates apply for non-members. Payment will be processed at the time of arrival.
- A Museum attendant will check visitors in upon arrival and direct them to the FIG. Reservations will be held for 30 minutes.
- Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance. No same-day reservations or walk-in visits are allowed at this time.
Information about visitor expectations can be found on the Museum’s website, as well as a COVID-19 response page with a full list of safety protocols.