The Whale Museum Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosWashington, United States11-50 Employees
The Whale Museum is a regional institution focused on the stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through educational programs and research initiatives. Based in Friday Harbor, Washington, the museum opened in 1979 as the United States’ first museum dedicated to a wild-living species, and it operates within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector. Its work targets visitors and the broader community interested in marine life and conservation, addressing questions about the endangered Southern Resident orca population and related coastal ecosystems through interpretation and study. The organization maintains a modest staffing footprint and collaborates with partners, including ongoing projects that provide public access to underwater listening through a cabled hydrophone at Lime Kiln Lighthouse. Recent partnerships highlight its role in community engagement and education around marine biology and habitat stewardship in the San Juan Island area.