Worth the 12 dollar admission. Visited on a warm October morning. Met by an attendant who was so…read morewilling to help because as usual I looked lost. He went on to explain that the place is not an exhibit and that it is not like butchart garden. He was sandbagging the place. Yes, it's a place to get ideas on what to do in your own home. Yes, you can buy potted plants but the plants, trees and flowers are set up like an exhibit and we're ready to impress. I fell in love with the Mediterranean garden, winter garden and the Japanese garden. The Japanese garden by far is one of the best Japanese garden I have visited and the fall colors are not even in full bloom. I can only imagine the colors during fall and the mood of the place in winter. Oh they also have a great collection of bonsai trees. A must visit and support.

I'm a part-time San Juan Islander and a regular visitor to SJIMA. Over the years, I have been…read moreincredibly impressed by the professional presentation of art at SJIMA. I go to a lot of museum exhibitions. I found SJIMA to present an exhibition that is better than any museum in Washington; better than SAM, better than Bainbridge, etc. I'm not sure what has changed; maybe staff is getting complacent, but the last two exhibitions have been incredibly disappointing. The current exhibition of Andy Eccleshall is flat, does not flow and the lighting is terrible. It really is a disservice to Eccleshall as his work is fantastic. The work in the glass room in front looks like a college student's exhibition. The volume of work in the small room is overwhelming and average at best. Again, something must have changed because the last two exhibitions are not up to what my expectations are for SJIMA. I will probably check out the next one but if it is at the level of the last two, I won't be wasting my time or money again.

NOT the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Due to some of the pictures and reviews, I thought the…read moresculpture garden was here. It is not. The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park is on the other side of the island at 9083 Roche Harbor Road San Juan Island, WA 98250. This museum was great, but not the one we were looking for.

The Friends of Music does a lot of excellent work. The importance of being able to participate in…read moresomething that takes people who have mental health issues minds off it is very useful. All programs are free and everyone is welcome to join a group or come out and watch short concerts on Thursdays. The groups play for events for group homes, senior citizens homes and the general public. Because of the open nature of the groups while some members need work the quality of musical ability and patience on the part of ensemble leaders really helps people along.

Beautiful exhibits and such a fun way to spend an afternoon. We were lucky and got to see felting…read moreart being completed. All the various exhibits were different and the staff was warm and welcoming.

A very great art gallery and fantastic displays. Have visited many times…read more Hope they get their new location. Very strange people that work there !

This historic school house is beautifully restored. The volunteers, who offer personalized tours,…read moreare so knowledgeable and friendly. You can see items donated by previous students who came to this school once upon a time, and standing inside feels like you've traveled back in time. There are also many original items such as the oil cloth lesson board, the original chalk board, wall lanterns and more. In the summer they also feature a spooky story telling. Touring the museum is a must-see if you're staying on the island!

We stopped by the Crow Valley School on orcas Island and were delighted with how well preserved the…read moreschool was with original lesson plans and account books available to peruse, a headmaster's black dress displayed, some original school desks, and several enlarged old photographs of students. We received a personal tour of the school from Rebecca and were delighted to visit this historical spot on Orcas.

Attended a lunch event at this branch, and it was great. This Legion is bright and airy, and very…read morewelcoming. Nice pool tables, clean and pleasant atmosphere, and unbelievable food. They have regular dinners and in talking to locals it is always a packed house for the food there. Where else can you get a full home cooked turkey dinner and entertainment for $7.95. Did you know anybody can come as a guest for a meal, and you don't have to be ex-military to join. It is open to all.

This was so much better than I thought it would be! The music and the story work well together to…read moretell an uplifting message everyone needs to hear/watch in these difficult times.

My husband and I saw these guys last night in Asheville. It was absolutely terrific. One of the…read moremost exciting and original things I've seen in a long time. The night just flew past and my first thought was DO IT AGAIN!

Very dissatisfied. We used to come to tea here and it was served on the lawn. The staff dressed up…read moreand took you back to tye 1800's. Today it was so different. Served in a run down room. Uncomfortable. Not tea at all. Owners changed and its going down hill :( sad

My family and I had tea here yesterday and it was wonderful! Living in Seattle, we have been to…read moreVictoria numerous times and were looking for something different. The Point Ellice House is not a well advertised tea, but we decided to give it a shot since we read a few good reviews online. We walked the 1.5 miles from downtown to the house, but the water taxi that came right to the property's yard looked like it would have been fun. As other reviewers mentioned, it is located just outside of town in an industrial area. This is really no fault of the museum, and we found that that the gardens blocked much of the noise and any sight of machinery. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the museum collection was extensive and interesting. The tea service itself is really a great value compared to other teas we've had in Victoria (and Seattle). We made an email reservation and their customer service was very responsive and had a set table ready for us. Our group was impressed with the variety of food and tea, and the fact that it all was house made. Our favorite was probably the butternut squash soup. The service was attentive and we had 3 ladies waiting on us (we only had a group of 6 so I am wondering if this is because we had a reservation?). They were able to accommodate dietary restrictions. I would highly recommend this tea and museum. Weather note: The tea is served outdoors in the back lawn. We were blessed with a dry, sunny day and loved sitting outside. While they did have tents with side flaps, it probably would not have been as enjoyable if it was cold and rainy. I would suggest planning accordingly based on the weather.