The Whale Museum, Marine mammal museum in Friday Harbor, United States
The Whale Museum exhibits whale bones, skeletons, and marine artifacts in a renovated historic building with interactive displays and educational materials.
Founded in 1979, The Whale Museum became the first institution in the United States dedicated to studying and preserving wild whale populations.
The Salish Sea tribes recognize orcas as their first people, integrating these marine mammals into traditional stories and community practices.
The museum operates daily from 10 AM to 4 PM during winter months and extends hours from 9 AM to 6 PM in summer season.
Visitors can listen to recorded whale songs through a vintage phone booth and view a complete gray whale skeleton displayed in the gallery.
Location: Friday Harbor
Inception: 1979
Website: http://whalemuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 48.53570,-123.01700
Latest update: April 8, 2025 19:48
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