The Whale Museum, Friday Harbor

I wasn't necessarily interested, but went based on numerous recommendations, and I was glad I did. The displays are extremely educational and include a lot of interesting information. In my opinion, the museum appears to be sadly underfunded, but they have done a remarkable job with what they have. I learned a lot that I found myself recalling later on a whale watching tour and a kayak tour.

Cool place worth checking out, lots of souvenirs to be had, lots of info to learn, and clean bathrooms. They even had a stair lift to take disabled up/down stairs as majority of exhibit is upstairs.

The museum has so much love for orcas! My favorite part was the “phone booth”. ❤️

I have been obsessed with whales since I was about 7 years old, but only recently moved to the PNW where we share their waters. This museum may be small, but it is an exquisite collection, and presented very well. It is self-guided, but if you take the time to engage with the exhibits, it is time well spent. I especially loved the personal stories of all the orcas, particularly the ones with skeletons on display. It really contextualized the struggle for conservation and awareness. These incredible creatures were treated as disposable for so long; it's vital to share what we have learned about them so far. My husband and I absolutely loved the museum, and will return the next time we're in Friday Harbor.

This was a wonderful museum! My son and his cousin thoroughly enjoyed the stories, facts, and sensory examples available.