Whatcom Museum Employee Directory

MuseumsWashington, United States11-50 Employees

The Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, Washington, operates as a cultural institution presenting art, nature, and Northwest history through rotating exhibitions and related educational programs. It attracts more than 70,000 visitors annually and has staged over 700 exhibitions since its founding in 1941. The museum features nationally touring shows, such as National Geographic’s 50 Greatest Photographs, and its own curatorial projects like Vanishing Ice, alongside a notable collection of Northwest and Contemporary Art. By combining exhibitions with interactive education, it aims to broaden curiosity about changing cultural and natural landscapes for diverse audiences.

The museum positions itself as a regional cultural institution serving the Pacific Northwest with programming across art, nature, and Northwest history. Based in Bellingham, it has engaged in partnerships to broaden access and programming, and in 2026 announced the appointment of Jessica Borusky as executive director, effective July 1, 2026.

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