Festive Opening Hours
Visit us at the Shetland Museum and Archives this festive season.
Visit us at the Shetland Museum and Archives this festive season.

A special exhibition celebrating the life and crafting skills of Robert Gilbert Blance Simpson (1928 – 1974) opens at Shetland ...
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Join us at the Shetland Museum & Archives as we celebrate Up Helly Aa 2026 with extended opening times, Origins of UHA tours, a food ...
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The fiery season will soon return and Shetland Amenity Trust is preparing a varied programme of events and ...
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From heritage events and restoration projects to new additions in the archives and activities from schools and families, here's a look ...
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What a whirlwind the past couple of months have been at the Shetland Amenity Trust. From welcoming school groups to hosting tours to ...
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This week’s 'Shetland Spooky Stories' event was a big hit. One tale that especially gripped our audience was 'The Black Book', ...
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Shetland Amenity Trust is preparing to release Bressay Lighthouse for sale, working with Savills estate agents to find a new custodian ...
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Shetland Amenity Trust is inviting the public to experience Shetland’s extraordinary natural heritage through two very special, ...
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We're delighted to unveil our latest archaeology display, Play in the Past, a fascinating new focus case that explores the timeless ...
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We have listed all the events, workshops, open days and tours taking place at the Shetland Museum & Archives, Shetland Crofthouse ...
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Hawkins as the new Collections Manager at Shetland Museum and Archives
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We’re delighted to announce that Ron Sandford’s exhibition, Spirit of Places, is now on display in Da Gadderie. There was a real ...
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We had the most incredible evening at the museum on Thursday 8th May, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day in style and spirit.
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The Shetland Museum’s Gadderie space will be transformed by Spirit of Places, a wide-ranging exhibition by Yell-based artist Ron ...
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To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Shetland Museum and Archives will host a special evening event on Thursday 8 May, inviting the ...
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