{"id":31917,"date":"2022-01-28T09:37:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T14:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nha.org\/?page_id=31917"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:22:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:22:48","slug":"plan-your-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nha.org\/visit\/info-times\/plan-your-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn\" style=\"background-color: #bf1e2e;\" href=\"http:\/\/45913a.blackbaudhosting.com\/45913a\/tickets?tab=3&amp;txobjid=08ad1956-9ad1-4de5-9953-299dcc80211b\">Reserve Ticket<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #59718b; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400;\">We look forward to your visit. Please take some time to review the guidelines below.<\/p>\n<h2>Helpful Information<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3828\" src=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/APP-Whaling-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/APP-Whaling-Museum.jpg 330w, https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/APP-Whaling-Museum-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/visit\/info-times\/tickets-and-hours\/\">Tickets &amp; Hours <svg class=\"icon icon-caret-rt\"aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-caret-rt\" xlink:href=\"#icon-caret-rt\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/museum.inficaresoft.com\/wallet\/link\/TmFudHVja2V0IEhpc3RvcmljYWwgQXNzb2NpYXRpb24=\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Your Digital Membership Card <svg class=\"icon icon-caret-rt\"aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-caret-rt\" xlink:href=\"#icon-caret-rt\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/visit\/info-times\/map-and-directions\/\">Map &amp; Directions <svg class=\"icon icon-caret-rt\"aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-caret-rt\" xlink:href=\"#icon-caret-rt\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whaling-Museum-Map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Whaling Museum Interior Map <svg class=\"icon icon-caret-rt\"aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-caret-rt\" xlink:href=\"#icon-caret-rt\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/250507-SocialNarrativeWM-web.pdf\">What to Do at the Whaling Museum: A Social Narrative to Plan for Your Visit <svg class=\"icon icon-caret-rt\"aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-caret-rt\" xlink:href=\"#icon-caret-rt\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Code of Conduct<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5195\" src=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/JG-Whaling-Museum-Timeline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/JG-Whaling-Museum-Timeline.jpg 330w, https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/JG-Whaling-Museum-Timeline-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong>We ask all of our visitors to conduct themselves in a respectful way at the <em>Whaling Museum and all NHA historic sites<\/em> in accordance with this code of conduct and all laws and local ordinances.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/research\/research-library\/use-the-research-library\/\">View Research Library and collections facilities specific policies <svg class=\"icon icon-caret-rt\"aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-caret-rt\" xlink:href=\"#icon-caret-rt\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>General Behavior<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Disruptive behavior is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>To preserve the artifacts on display, visitors are prohibited from touching any of the exhibits or displays.<\/li>\n<li>Pets are not permitted.\u00a0 Visitors who rely on service animals may bring them into the museum, provided that they are properly leashed and not disruptive.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/visit\/info-times\/accessibility\/\">View site-specific accessibility features <svg class=\"icon icon-caret-rt\"aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use href=\"#icon-caret-rt\" xlink:href=\"#icon-caret-rt\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Minor children should not be left unattended.<\/li>\n<li>No eating, drinking or smoking is allowed in the Whaling Museum or other NHA properties except where expressly permitted.<\/li>\n<li>The solicitation of visitors or the selling of any items is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>No smoking or vaping is allowed inside NHA buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Personal Items<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Please check your backpacks and shopping bags in the self-service areas.\u00a0 The NHA is not responsible for lost items.<\/li>\n<li>Wear appropriate clothing.\u00a0 Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Bicycles, scooters, tricycles, skateboards, inline skates or shoes with wheels are prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>No firearms or weapons are permitted anywhere on NHA property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Photography, Video, and Audio Recording<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitors are welcome to take pictures for personal use, non-commercial use only. Flash photography is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Camera-extension devices (including selfie-sticks), video cameras, recording devices, tripods, monopods, lights, and other such equipment are not permitted without prior written approval from the NHA.<\/li>\n<li>Photographs cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise commercially exploited without the NHA\u2019s consent.<\/li>\n<li>Movie or video camera use is prohibited during museum programming, including filming on personal cellular devices.<\/li>\n<li>For photography or videography of museum objects and galleries for commercial use, please contact <a href=\"mailto:marketing@nha.org\">marketing@nha.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Accessibility<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-accessibility-sq.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-32332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-accessibility-sq.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-accessibility-sq.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-accessibility-sq-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The NHA is committed to ensuring that its facilities, exhibitions, and events are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>We recognize that the 17<sup>th<\/sup>, 18<sup>th<\/sup>, and 19<sup>th<\/sup>-century architecture of many of our sites may present difficulties for those with physical disabilities and we work hard to ensure guests with disabilities have a wonderful and inclusive experience. 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