Included in the displays are ship models, authentic artifacts, harpoons and an extensive scrimshaw collection. The museum also highlights current research and conservation efforts. The hula shows are offered at 7 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and each night features a different hula style. For the other activities, a schedule of events can be picked up at the information booth on the lower level. At the entrance you are greeted by an almost life-size metal sculpture of a mother whale and two nursing calves.
Admission is free.
Parking is free for the first three hours with validation.