Shetland Museum & Archives
Drop in and visit us at the museum and archives, no booking necessary. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Food and drink is back on the menu at Shetland Museum and Archives, with the much-anticipated opening of ‘Hay’s Dock by the Dowry’.
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.
Please view the Scottish Government's guidance on Scottish travel prior to visiting.
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. For those intending to visit the Crofthouse Museum in Dunrossness please book in advance. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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 activitity 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 author Morag Hood for a free family friendly storytime & workshop. This ...
Recent Research at Mousa, Scatness and Jarlshof: A series of short talks from ...
Come and try our new iBook. Drop in from 12 noon - 5.00pm on Friday. Dr Li Sou ...
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.
Shetland Fiddlers' Society formalised after 1960 Hamefarin' performance. Come ...
Shetland Museum and Archives has launched a major new online exhibition called ...
Part of Shetland Festival of Care 2022, the 'Home and Belonging' exhibition ...
Keep up to date with new stories and details of what our researchers are doing to preserve and promote Shetland's heritage and culture.
I got a book in the post the other day, always a good thing. 'Letters on Shetland' by Peter Jamieson (1898-1976), published in 1949 ...
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