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02/17/2007: "Successful Open House at the Whale Museum"

(Museum director Jenny L. Atkinson talks with Dr. Tina Wyllie-Echeverria and artist Kathy Shaw; photo by Amy Traxler)

Friday Harbor, Wash. – The Whale Museum's Open House held Tuesday, February 13, was a big success. More than 70 people (including residents from area islands, Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, Shaw, and Yellow, as well as Seattle) attended to get a sneak peak at the exhibit hall. "We are pleased that so many people could attend. It was wonderful to meet members of our community and hear their stories. The Museum has a great history with contributions from so many community members. It is great to know that the Museum has an exciting future backed by so many caring individuals and organizations," said museum director Jenny Atkinson.


The Whale Museum's Exhibit Hall and gift store reopened to the public on Friday, February 16. The museum is open 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.

Founded in 1979 by Mark Anderson and Ken Balcomb, 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..