We don’t have an opening date yet. Like many children’s museums, our journey began as a grassroots effort. While some museums launch within 3-5 years, others take longer to bring their vision to life. Our timeline remains flexible as we focus on securing the funding needed to make this extraordinary project a reality. In the meantime, check our social media pages to join us for a mobile museum pop-up event!

We are actively exploring property and commercial real estate options between North Bellingham and Main Street in Ferndale, WA. Our goal is to create a location that is easily accessible to the northern communities of Whatcom County, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience all that Heart of Play has to offer. We are excited and deeply committed to becoming a vibrant and integral part of this region!

We are collaborating with the University of Washington’s Museology Department on a benchmarking feasibility study to guide our development. Currently, we are focused on securing the necessary funding to bring this important project to fruition.

Keep an eye out for our mobile museum, coming to locations across the county starting in late spring and summer of 2025. We can’t wait to bring the joy of play to your community—see you there!