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Planning a family trip to The Whale Museum soon? On August 20th we’re having a Kids Fun Fest from 2:00 to 3:00 PM with whale activities and games, arts and crafts, and story readings! Join us for some educational summer fun!

The Summer Lecture Series continues on August 25th! Join us at 6:00 PM on Zoom for "Right whales in the North Pacific: Two Decades of Discovery!" Did you know that right whales live in the North Pacific? Once thought to be nearly extinct, these elusive whales remain among the rarest mammals on Earth. Join us to discover how scientists are uncovering the secrets of North Pacific right whales—from their history and identification to the remarkable discoveries of the past two decades that are reshaping what we know about this mysterious species. 

The Whale Museum: promoting stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education & research.

The Whale Museum, located in beautiful Friday Harbor, Washington, opened to the public in 1979 as the first museum in the country devoted to a species living in the wild. Today, our museum continues to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research.

Help support the Southern Resident orcas by making a donation, adopting an orca, or becoming a member of The Whale Museum. Or, simply pay us a visit! Our Gallery of Whales is a great way for individuals, students and families to receive a personal introduction to the whales of the Pacific Northwest.

    Please call or email with any questions: (360) 378-4710 ext. 1030 or info@whalemuseum.org.

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