Shetland Museum & Archives
Drop in and visit us at the Shetland Museum and Archives. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Join us for our free themed family days as we explore our museum collections through craft, activities and have a go sessions.
Date: Thursday 7th August
Time: 10am - 2pm
Theme: Storytelling
Cost: Free, drop in event
Make the most of your visit with us and join us on a tour to ensure you see the highlights of our museum and our Recognised Collections.
Tours will commence from the museum foyer at 2.30pm each day and last approx. 45 mins
Ticket price: £10
Mondays - Highlights of Shetland Museum
Tuesdays - Shetland's Crofting Past
Thursdays - Shetland's Textile Treasures
Saturdays - History of Hay's Dock
Saturday 27 July, 11am - 3pm
Join us at the 19th century crofthouse museum in Dunrossness for a day of fun, crafts, storytelling, history, nature trails and much more! Free drop in event
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Crofthouse Museum is open daily for the 2024 summer season from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.
A new photographic exhibition opens today at Shetland Museum and Archives which provides a glimpse into an aspect of Shetland’s ...
Read moreShetland Museum unveils ‘All About Everything’ featuring the work of Eric Gray students
The creative and colourful work of Eric Gray students is on display from today (18th June) in a new exhibition ‘All About Everything’ located on the first floor of the museum.
The exhibition will be on display until Monday 15 August.
Read moreRunning until 10 August 2024
EBBE+FLOW is an exchange exhibition; touring in its own wooden chest filled with artworks and images connecting Norway and Scotland. It reflects the drifting cultural and nautical exchanges between the two lands across the North Sea, both historically and today.
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.
Fundraising for defibrillator
We are currently fundraising for an external defibrillator unit to be fitted at the Shetland Museum & Archives. Follow the link to find out more and to donate.
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.
Running every Thursday afternoon. Hear the story of Shetland’s famous textile ...
Running every Saturday afternoon. Learn all about the area surrounding Shetland ...
Running every Monday afternoon. A potted history of Shetland in the 19th ...
Running every Tuesday afternoon: Learn all about Shetland’s crofting past and ...
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.
In August 1971, Lynne McPeake travelled from Manchester to Lerwick for a diving ...
This June we are delighted to support the work of UHI Shetland creative ...
A celebration of our cultural and maritime connections with Scandinavia through ...
Keep up to date with new stories and details of what our researchers are doing to preserve and promote Shetland's heritage and culture.
A new photographic exhibition opens today at Shetland Museum and Archives which provides a glimpse into an aspect of Shetland’s ...
Read moreThe creative and colourful work of Eric Gray students is on display from today in a new exhibition ‘All About Everything’ at the ...
Read moreThe Shetland Crofthouse Museum is now open for the 2024 summer season. Open daily from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.
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