– where the bones tell the story
On the upper floor of the museum you will find The Whale Walk, a unique exhibition space where visitors can marvel at magnificent whale skeletons and deepen their understanding of these fascinating marine giants. Here you can explore skeletons of numerous whale species, each with its own special story to tell – from the agile minke whale to the massive sperm whale.
All skeletons in the exhibition, except for the narwhal, originate from animals found deceased due to natural causes or accidents. The narwhal is a special exhibit, gifted to the museum from Greenland and originally hunted for food.
In the Whale Walk, visitors have a unique opportunity to compare different whale species, explore how their anatomy has evolved and adapted to life in the ocean, and gain insights into their world through educational texts and intriguing facts. Species on display include the orca, minke whale, harbor porpoise, narwhal, humpback whale, pilot whale, bottlenose whale, northern bottlenose whale, sperm whale, and Sowerby's beaked whale.
At the end of the Whale Walk, there is a cozy lounge area and reading corner where visitors can relax and immerse themselves further into the world of whales. Guests can enjoy the tranquility, browse books about whales and the ocean, and contemplate the many wonders hidden beneath the waves.
The Whale Walk is a peaceful and captivating place, offering visitors a unique way to experience closeness to whales – through their bones, which vividly showcase the size, diversity, and extraordinary wonders of these impressive creatures.
