Shetland Museum & Archives
Drop in and visit us at the Shetland Museum and Archives. We look forward to welcoming you back.
An exhibition that captures the spirit of pre-oil Shetland through Fair Isle knitwear photography.
Featuring the iconic photographs of Chris Morphet taken during his visit to Shetland in June 1970.
Running until 29 December 2024 in Da Gadderie
Photo by Chris Morphet/Redferns/Getty Images.
Find out more...What a fun Friday night we had at our Skekler Social, there was making, yarning, music, stories and even a bit of dancing too!
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that we have secured Coastal Communities Funding to embark on an exciting new maritime heritage initiative at the Shetland Museum and Archives.The project will revitalise the museum’s historic Boat Shed, developing it into an atmospheric hub for learning, interpretation, and preservation.
Find out moreOur Five Star, award winning Museum and Archives is a multifunctional visitor attraction in the heart of Shetland's capital town of Lerwick. Begin your journey through the history of our beautiful islands here, with an enjoyable and interactive visitor experience discovering our world renowned collections. The Museum and Archives is managed by the Shetland Amenity Trust, a small charity caring for Shetland's natural and cultural heritage.
Shetland Museum & Archives is open. Drop in and visit us, no booking is necessary.
Visitors and researchers can explore the fascinating story of Shetland’s heritage and culture in one place, with access to a wealth of documents and artefacts covering all aspects of the islands' past at Shetland Museum and Archives.
Shetland Museum and Archives offers a comprehensive education programme, with access to workshops focussing on different areas of our collections, and outreach sessions in the community.
Access document and photo archives online, or download a choice of teaching resources, or visitor activity sheets.
Shetland’s heritage is researched, collected and exhibited throughout the islands by a network of local museums and heritage centres. Each museum and heritage centre in Shetland is unique, highlighting the various and changing aspects of natural and cultural heritage in each area.
Shetland Museum and Archives offers first class venue facilities for hire in a stunning dockside location. From conferences and meetings, to weddings or birthday parties, our versatile spaces are suitable for any event.
Step back in time as you enter the traditional 19th century thatched crofthouse.
Find Out MoreShetland Museum and Archives are proud to offer a range of events for adults, children and famlies, covering a variety of themes throughout the year. Our own events are detailed below, or see the 'What's On' Calendar for all public events and exhibition listings for the building.
Join us for a winter of straw making to conserve this critically endangered ...
Come along to our informal Shetland Museum Socials running fortnightly on ...
There are a number of exhibition spaces and feature display areas throughout the Museum and Archives building. The artefacts and works on display change regularly and details of our current shows are listed here.
Chris Morphet is a freelance, world famous videographer and photographer who ...
Keep up to date with new stories and details of what our researchers are doing to preserve and promote Shetland's heritage and culture.
During the winter months, our team at Shetland Museum and Archives dedicates a lot of time to community engagement connecting with ...
Read moreWhat a fun Friday night we had at our Skekler Social, there was making, yarning, music, stories and even a bit of dancing too!
Read moreShetland Museum and Archives is proud to announce a new display, The Crafts of Foragers, offering a captivating glimpse into Shetland's rich tradition of basket and rope-making using locally foraged plants. The exhibit, now open to the public, includes a small collection of Shetland baskets, highlighting the wide range of native plants historically used to create everyday items essential for life on the islands.
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