What a fun and impromptu visit. We were in town for lunch and stumbled across the Museum…read more It's well laid out and the exhibits are really unique and fun to explore. There are two stories with both stair and elevator access. The store also has lots of cool things to buy and we found some goodies for our 5 year old. I recommend coming by and taking a look.

The Museum of Northwest Art is one of the few free attractions in the La Conner area. We wanted to…read morecheck out the town and stopped by to explore. There are about five parking spots in the small lot right next to the museum and street parking otherwise. The day that we went was actually the first day that it was open after being closed for a while. We explored some of the exhibits and one thing that caught our eye was an art piece that seemingly had some trash (like a burger bun wrapper) which was confusing. When we left we talked to the docent and she explained that it's there on purpose and many people had been asking about the very same thing. There were also some other exhibits of local artists on both the first and second floors. There's also a gift shop if you want to shop around. It's a nice place to check out some local art and support local artists.

A great place to check out the local history. There is 3 floors to check out each with its own…read moretheme. Free for military or veterans. Lots of cool stuff to see and read about. Very friendly and informative staff!

Really can't share my experience with you on this Museum because when we pulled up to the parking…read morelot and saw that it was supposed to be open till 5. I went and parked, started walking up only to see the employee locking the door. After inquiring, she said that she was volunteering for an event and she had to close the museum early today. There was no notice on the door when we were looking at the operating hours. When the employee drove off to her function....again there was no note left on the door apologizing for the inconvenience of not being open normal hours. I understand this is a small town, but it's not very business like to arbitrarily close up, leaving the patrons high and dry. Sad

I could walk here from my home. Lovely community and a must…read moreto visit if you're in the area.

I highly recommend this. Not just for kids but adults too. They have a very interactive museum, a…read morehands-On room and an aquarium. Everything is so interesting. Well laid out and highly interactive so this is a super engaging space for all ages.

It was fine, a little small town with a few restaurants. Quaint. There's a boardwalk with some…read morerestaurants, it's surprisingly popular here so it can be hard to find parking and make a reservation if you want to go to any of the restaurants. I wasn't blown away and I don't think we will be back, but I can see why people like it.

While heading back home after spending the day at Deception Pass State Park, we decided to go a…read moredifferent route, which allowed us to stop by the town of La Conner. I've never been to the annual tulip festival, so did not know about this charming town. But I sure am glad we stopped by here. La Conner is a small town by the Swinomish Channel in Skagit County. It really has that waterfront charm to it, with small, local businesses that line down the main street, with patio dining that looks out to the dock and boats. There were many areas for public seating, with tables and chairs set up by the public boardwalk. I loved how historic the buildings are here! Much of the buildings have plaques that indicate its original purpose and the year it was established. We also walked behind the business centre of town where a residential area is, and loved the Victorian-style homes here. You just don't see many houses like that in urban areas, reminding you of that small town flavor. We are already planning to spend a weekend here sometime! Because of its tourism from the annual tulip festival, the town has some lodging options and fun activities for visitors and locals. Glad to have to stopped by this charming part of the state.

New items on display as of today. Enjoyed both the Old City Hall location and the Lightcatcher…read morebuilding.

Nice place to come and learn some history of Bellingham. We stopped for the Christmas tree display…read moreand loved seeing the birds display also on the third floor

Royal British Columbia Museum on 675 Belleville Street ,Victoria,BC…read more This is a great place to visit I We estimate that for us to visit each museum in detail, would take us at least two to three days with no doubt!

This is one of the best museums ever with amazing exhibits on the history and diversity of Victoria…read moreand British Columbia as well as the best natural history exhibits I have seen. I have been to natural history museums in Washington DC, Chicago, New York, and London and never seen exhibits other than at a zoo where I felt like I was part of the habitat they were in.

Fantastic museum! I learned so much. The docents are wonderful. One of them helped me finally…read moreunderstand the difference between AC and DC. There are many interactive exhibits. I got to play with a switchboard, plugging in the wires that used to connect calls; I got to type my name in Morse Code on a functioning telegraph key; and I got to play a theramin.

This is a must visit in Bellingham. Such a cool place to explore history in an experiential way.read more

Miniature world was one of my favorite things I did in Victoria BC. I loved looking at all the mini…read morefigurines and the detail and craftsmanship that went into creating these miniature dioramas. I spent about an hour here and it was really cool that they had themed areas. I will say that a lot of families come here with children, so that felt a little bit overstimulating at times. If you come here, try to come during off hours maybe to try and get a more quiet experience.

My nine year old son really enjoyed the "Miniature World" attraction. Miniature dioramas of World…read moreWar II, US Civil War, Battle of Britain, and Napoleonic battles were hand constructed and painted. The history of Canada, Vancouver Island, and the Trans-Canadian Railroad were also displayed. Other miniature dioramas displayed science fiction scenes, fairy tales, scenes from literature, and the circus. The final wing was all miniatures of King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table. Well worth the nominal price of admission if you are on holiday with your kids.

The new location of the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum (on Ault Field Road) is much nicer than…read morethe previous location (Pioneer Way). The new location is designed from the ground up to house the show pieces and exhibits. Everything from the previous location is there, but nothing is crammed in. Having been a member of two of the squadrons featured there, I really enjoy visiting the exhibits of the two squadrons I served in. But there is a lot more to experience! The only downfall of the new location is that the PBY Catalina hasn't made the journey from Pioneer Way to Ault Field. YET! The management assured me, every time I ask, they are working on it and hope to have it join the rest of the exhibits soon.

Gem of a little museum that really could use your support!…read more THE ROSES: The PBY Memorial Foundation museum is dedicated to the men who flew PBY 'Catalina' flying boats from the nearby Oak Harbor seaplane base (now a municipal marina). For it's small size, it has a very well curated selection of artifacts and interactive displays. Particularly touching is a table set in remembrance of our POW/MIAs. Enthusiastic and well-informed volunteer staff are available to answer questions, but don't overwhelm you. Be sure to check out the PBY-5a Catalina across the street. THE THORNS: These guys really need a bigger facility. THE VERDICT: Superb little museum is a definite 'must visit' for history buffs. Highly recommend!

A must-visit while you're in Anacortes during the summer season. The cornerstone of the museum is…read morethe W T Preston steam-powered sternwheel snag barge. This Preston operated in the Puget Sound for decades removing snags, logs and hazards from the navigable waterways. The boat is well-preserved, with all of the gauges, controls, boilers and other equipment in place. The curators have binders full of pictures of the crew and operations over the years. You enter the boat in the engine room, are greeted by a curator, then turned loose to explore the rest of the vessel on your own. The first deck is machinery space, the second deck is crew accommodations and the third deck is the galley, wheelhouse and officer's quarters. $5 entry fee. I recommend setting aside about an hour to explore the boat and take it all in.