If you have a deep liking for Orcas or otherwise known as Killer Whales, then you would have to make time to come visit The Whale Museum which is a special outfit dedicated to everything Orca. Located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States in a small and relatively unknown side of Washington called Friday Harbor of San Juan Island. Bring the kids out of the humdrum of downtown city center and come connect with nature and learn about these amazingly gentle creatures of the sea.
Unbeknownst to many of our bus charter trips visitors who are coming into San Juan Island Washington DC for the very first time, the museum has been opened since 1979. In fact, it is the first museum of its kind. This amazing attraction has since been steadfastly promotes stewardship programs dedicated to whales and Salish Sea ecosystem. If you are a school teacher or an educator, we reckon that you should find out more about the museum’s extensive list of educational and outreach programs.
Don’t make the mistake of assuming that the exhibits and attractions at The Whale Museum are for kids. We assure you, we were quite smitten by the museum on our visits. It met my expectation because being a whale lover, we thought it was rather thought-provoking because it gave us an insight about how humans and whales can coexist together on planet earth without destroying each other.
The kids, however, will be taken in by the huge, massive whale skeleton mounted atop the museum’s lobby.
As much as it is about teaching visitors about whales, their life and evolution, it is all about history of these huge animals too. On top of that, there is a great deal of information being put out about whale conservation, things being done to prevent the extinction of Orcas.
Visiting this museum will be more meaningful if done right before you book yourself a whale watching tour at sea. This way, you have all the information about what these people are trying to do with their efforts and when you catch sight of one of these magnanimous creatures (yes, the word magnanimous is used because you can’t help but be awed when they decide to make an appearance).
As touristy as this is going to sound, visiting and buying something from the gift shop is a must. We are saying this because the prices are reasonable and all profit goes towards supporting the museum and the effort that they are making. If it makes a difference, it is worth the money.
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