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Arts
Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre is Friday Harbor's best, and only, movie theatre on San Juan Island. Featuring 2 screens with first-run movies in a 100+ year old building. Enjoy mouthwatering popcorn, delicious candy, and classic soft drinks. Pay tribute to the classic Hollywood film memorabilia of long-time resident and acclaimed Hollywood director, Andrew McLaglen. The Palace Theater is just the place to bring your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful film.
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209 Spring Street, Friday Harbor 360.370.5666 Palacetheatrefridayharbor.com
Whale Museum
The Whale Museum is located just a few blocks from the Friday Harbor Ferry Landing. Experience the hands-on natural history museum, dedicated to science and education! In the Gallery of Whales, you will learn about the natural history of marine mammals. Learn specifically about the orcas of J, K, and L pods living in the Salish Sea and inner waters across the San Juan Islands. Explore collections of displays, artwork, models, and relics within the Gallery of Whales. Experience the sensation of feeling small next to the sizeable and real whale skeleton! The Museum offers a variety of educational and research programs for adults and students to learn more about whales, our local orcas, and marine ecology of the Salish Sea.
First Street, Friday Harbor 360.378.4710 Whalemuseum.org
San Juan Community Theatre
San Juan Community Theatre
The San Juan Community Theatre hosts a variety of performances, events, and educational opportunities year-round for children, students, and adults. Enjoy diverse fully staged productions hosted in a stateof-the-art facility. Take delight in watching stage plays put on by the elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Take advantage of the collaborative workshops on acting and directing. These courses allow participants to feel safe, encouraged, and supported while trying new techniques and taking new risks. Enjoy all the theatrical elements – music, dance, design, drama, content, and performance – at the San Juan Community Theatre.
100 2nd Street, Friday Harbor 360.378.3210 Sjctheatre.org
San Juan Historical Museum
San Juan Historical Museum
San Juan Island Museum of Art
The San Juan Historical Museum is located on the momentous landmark of James F. King Farmstead, only a few blocks away from the Friday Harbor Ferry Landing. The James King farmhouse was originally built in 1894 by James F. King. In 1966, the farmhouse was donated by the new owner and local resident George Peacock to the Historical Society to use as a museum. The San Juan Historical Museum and San Juan Historical Society illuminate the life story of the peoples of San Juan Island from the 19th century to the early 20th century. Visit the original ounty jail, which was deemed “the worst jail in the state of Washington,” from 1894 to 1971. Walk through historic buildings, as the San Juan Historical Society conserves the exhibits for future generations to come. Celebrate the home of the Annual 4th of July Pig War Community Picnic, the Music on the lawn Summer Concert Series, and the Annual Old- Fashioned Christmas Celebration.
405 Price Street, Friday Harbor 360.378.3949 Sjmuseum.org
The San Juan Island Museum of Art presents inspiring and engaging exhibitions and lectures of the arts. Admire the contemporary and local artists of the Pacific Northwest, Southwest British Columbia, and intermittently featured artists from around the world. The exceptional island museum of art highlights the distinctive, unique beauty of the San Juan Islands and Pacific North West. As the museum rotates through approximately 8-10 exhibitions per year through 3 galleries, there is ample opportunity to experience diverse expressions of contemporary art of this time. The San Juan Island Museum of Art creates educational programs and events for youth and adult artists. We can thank the San Juan Island Museum of art for creating and inspiring artistic curriculum within our San Juan Island School District.
540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor 360.370.5050 Sjima.org
San Juan Island Sculpture Park in Roche Harbor
The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park features over 150 outdoor art creations by notorious and undiscovered sculptors from all around the world. Covering 20 acres, the park incorporates 5 marked trails and a magnificent natural pond. Provoke inspiration and creativity by walking through the eccentric Sculpture Park. Founded in 1998 as the Westcott Bay Institute for Art and Nature, the park has evolved to offer visitors a harmonious experience of art and nature as their muse. The art featured within the park rotates as new pieces become available and as existing pieces are sold. Children are welcomed with free admission to the park. Stop by the starfish shaped sand box where kids can create their own masterpieces. The Sculpture Park is a wonderful place to bring your family, friends, and dogs for a beautiful stroll through the trails or a relaxing picnic.
