SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention

Hands-on museum in downtown Bellingham exploring electricity, radio, and the inventions built on them, with artifacts dating from about 1580 into the 1950s.

1312 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 · Bellingham, WA

About SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention

SPARK is an interactive museum on Bay Street in downtown Bellingham. Its galleries trace how electricity and radio were developed and put to use, and its collection of artifacts spans several centuries of inventive work. Visitors can also attend the MegaZapper Electrical Show, a live science and history performance with eye-catching machines and a large Tesla coil, on weekends. The museum sits within walking distance of Bay Street shops and restaurants, and it is also available for private event rentals.

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