Latest News Stories:

8/06: "New" Killer Whale Types at Risk From Antarctic Warming

8/06: Group campaigns for return of penned orca

8/04: Stranded killer whale calf found on Henry Island

7/31: Cast Your Vote to Name Three Orca Calves

7/25: Record number of sockeye salmon in Columbia River

7/25: Killer whales suspected in deaths of 3 humpbacks

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Next time you are in the San Juan Islands, stop by to see us:

Museum Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop open daily, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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(Click the above link to see photos of the whales and read their profiles)


Click here to learn more about the Orca Adoption Program

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Help Name the Three Baby Orcas!

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The new & improved Whale Museum Store still offers exclusive marine-themed merchandise, including watches, socks, travel mugs, cards, calendars, warm fleeces, jewelry and more... now in a user-friendly format!.


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Upcoming Events:

Summer Lecture Series Continues:

Wednesday, August 6 at 7 p.m.

Speaker Jason Wood (Lead Instructor, Beam Reach Marine Science & Sustainability School) will present “Musings of a Maritime Instructor: Beam Reach Research in the Spring of Aught-Eight”

The talk will take place at The Whale Museum and is free to the public!

Next "Artist & Author" Program:

Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m.

Photographer Jeff Hogan (Killer Whale Tales)

will share his awe-inspiring photos of the Southern Resident Killer Whales

For more events, check out our "Calendar" page.

The Soundwatch Vessel Campaign was a terrific success! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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