We ask all of our visitors to conduct themselves in a respectful way at the Whaling Museum and all NHA historic sites in accordance with this code of conduct and all laws and local ordinances.
- Please check your backpacks and shopping bags in the self-service areas. The NHA is not responsible for lost items.
- Wear appropriate clothing. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
- Disruptive behavior is prohibited.
- To preserve the artifacts on display, visitors are prohibited from touching any of the exhibits or displays.
- Visitors are welcome to take pictures for personal use, but flash photography is prohibited.
- Camera-extension devices, video cameras, recording devices, tripods, monopods, lights and other such equipment are not permitted without prior written approval from the NHA.
- Pets are not permitted. Visitors who rely on service animals may bring them into the museum, provided that they are properly leashed and not disruptive.
- No eating, drinking or smoking is allowed in the Whaling Museum or other NHA properties except where expressly permitted.
- The solicitation of visitors or the selling of any items is prohibited.
- No firearms or weapons are permitted anywhere on NHA property.
- Bicycles, scooters, tricycles, skateboards, inline skates or shoes with wheels are prohibited.
- Minor children should not be left unattended.