The Whale Museum’s Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop are now reopened for the season. The museum is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Thursdays will continue to be “Islands Free” days (no admission charge) for San Juan County residents. For more information, contact the museum at (360) 378-4710 ext. 30.

Founded in 1979, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. In addition to providing exhibits, the Museum also provides programs including: the Orca Adoption Program, Soundwatch Boater Education, Marine Naturalist Training, San Juan Islands Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the Whale Hotline. The Whale Museum can be found on-line at www.whalemuseum.org.