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Shetland Museum & Archives is open. Drop in and visit us, no booking is necessary.
Free to visit - As always, entry to the Museum and Archives is free but now more than ever we need your support - please consider making a donation.
Shetland Museum & Archives is open. Drop in and visit us, no booking is necessary.
Free to visit - As always, entry to the Museum and Archives is free but now more than ever we need your support - please consider making a donation.
Whatever your reason for visiting us at Shetland Museum and Archives, there are a range of activities on offer to ensure you can make the most of your time with us.
Read moreShetland Museum and Archives sits on Hay’s Dock; the last remaining area of original dock on the Lerwick waterfront, which is now category B listed. This is a perfect setting to highlight the strong heritage connection with the sea, and display just some of the traditional Shetland boats in the collection.
Read moreShetland Amenity Trust commissioned over 60 individual artworks as part of its Shetland Museum and Archives Public Art Project. These are on show throughout the building and dock, some even appearing alongside the artefacts and documents in the galleries and Archives.
Read moreWe want to make sure we continue to offer an excellent experience for all visitors with additional needs .
Read moreJoin us this October Holidays for heritage inspired workshops and some spooky Halloween fun! From witchcraft to skeklers and faas ...
Read moreMembers of the public are invited to come along with their ‘treasures’ and meet experts from Scotland’s Treasure Trove Unit ...
Read moreA new display of powerful and iconic photographs by Diane Arbus, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, opened ...
Read moreA new online Archives catalogue has been launched today (Tuesday 8 August) at the Shetland Museum and Archives.
Read moreShetland Museum and Archives will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 21 July until 12 noon on Sunday 23 July, due to a private ...
Read moreShetland’s maritime heritage will be at the heart of Shetland Museum and Archives’ summer programme, with a series of themed ...
Read moreGeorge Gen and Sarah Mackintosh, members of our Visitor Experience team have pulled together a selection of photos from our online ...
Read moreFrom exhibitions and workshops to family activities and evening talk, we would love to hear your thoughts on our current offering and ...
Read moreAn lovely evening of films, readings, talks and an interview with retained Lightkeeper Brian Johnson.
Read moreVisit the Shetland Museum this summer as we celebrate our maritime heritage with themed exhibitions, activities and tours.
Read moreTo mark the 70th anniversary of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary’s expedition to the summit of Mount Everest a new display in the ...
Read moreShetland Museum and Archives are hosting a special social evening to celebrate herring, heritage and art to coincide with the ...
Read moreIt was a busy afternoon in Da Gadderie at Shetland Museum & Archives on Saturday (13 May) for the official opening of 'Fisherwomen' by ...
Read moreA compelling new photographic exhibition that pays homage to the integral role women have played in the fishing industry will open ...
Read moreTo commemorate the Royal Coronation our curators have been working on a fascinating new display that shows objects that were worn or ...
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