Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) at the Whatcom Museum — Attraction in Bellingham

A lot of moms on Facebook complain that this place “isn’t as nice as the old kids museum” but my son has lots of fun here. I like that he’s able to run around and explore without me feeling like he will get lost. I also appreciate that if you pay for the day you also get the other parts of the museum. The only thing I dislike is there is an older lady who sometimes works in the children’s museum section and she’s ruder than hell. Pursed lips, no smile, immediately stated when I walked in my first time that they “limit cell phone use” and to not be on my phone, as if I had it out and wasn’t paying attention to my son (I assume it’s because I look like a younger mother, but it was a pretty accusatory tone that she used when staring this). Overall, this place is worth the slight irritation she causes a few...

Totally worth it for me. You can play tons of vintage video games and various other amusing games and feel like a kid again. Parking is a bit of a challenge and and they should stay open latter on the weekends but other than that it's perfect. Family friendly. I took my camera around and got some amazing pictures the wife playing games. The staff was polite and even asked me if I was enjoying myself. Can't wait to go back next year. Don't miss this one if interested in vintage game machines...

Great place to take younger children for a few hours! Our 5 year old granddaughter had so much fun playing & pretending. Lots of things to do & see. There are many art supplies in one of the rooms that allow young people to create something to take with them when they leave. There is an area for 3 years and under that is fun for the tiny tots too! We will be going often as the northwest has plenty of days where we need something...