it is fabulous - allow yourself at least 2 hours. check and see if there is a guided tour the day you want to go, it is worth it.

Parking is pricy.

Parking is a few blocks away - plan for the walk. The museum artifacts /displays are very good. However, there aren't enough seating areas - hard for people with disabilities and back problems, we felt. Allow enough time to sit in the theatre to watch the videos.

See the 45 min. movie about the blue whale.

Take the time to open the drawers in the display tables. There's more to it.

If you are freaked out by taxidermy, there are parts you may want to pass but overall, a great museum.

see the film on big blue!

Lots to see and a lovely art display.

Fantastic!!!! Tons of stuff to see. Huge blue whale skeleton. Check ahead to see if there are any tours - lucked out on our trip and got tour of geology building next door. Highly recommended!

Give yourself plenty of time to explore the museum. It is full of interesting and curious things stored very accessibly and creatively.