The Whale Museum is open daily from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with some exceptions. View our current hours here.
Upcoming Events and Programs:
Note: all times are listed in Pacific Time.
Come celebrate Washington State Parks and Orca Action Month at Lime Kiln Point State Park!
Bring your friends, family and a picnic to enjoy the beauty of the park and surrounding marine environment while listening to music! Featuring First Nations naturalists/speakers Odin Lonning and Orca Annie, music by Frederick West and guest singers, and tours of the historic lighthouse before and after the performance!
Shuttle transportation ($10) is available through San Juan Transit. Pick-up at 6:30 p.m. in front of The Whale Museum. Return trip from Lime Kiln is at 8:30 pm. Sunset bus also available. A Discover Pass is required to park in the State Park lot.
Visit The Whale Museum or watch online on June 25th at 7:00 PM to catch Dr. Holly Fearnbach's lecture!
Dr. Fearnbach will talk about SR3's long-term aerial photogrammetry research on the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales. She will start with an introduction to the study and then will share research updates and talk about how these data are being used to help recover the population.
These summer lectures are free and open to the public!
Our marine naturalist training course (MNTP) is an intensive five-day overview of the natural history of the San Juan Islands and the marine waters of Washington and Southern British Columbia (known as the Salish Sea). This course includes an in-depth treatment of the ecology and conservation of local marine species, presented by highly trained local naturalists, environmental educators, and scientists. The upcoming summer session will be dynamic, high-quality hybrid experiences that leave graduates qualified as a regional professional or volunteer naturalist.
Virtual Presentations (approximately 9-4 Pacific time): July 8-12, 2025
In-Person Field Trips on San Juan Island: July 25-27, 2025 (must have completed MNTP to participate)
Class days will mostly be full days, starting around 9:00 am and ending around 4:00 pm PT.