Inside Category Exhibitions
‘Logical Confusion’, a retrospective exhibition of Mike McDonnell opens at the Shetland Museum
An ambitious new exhibition dedicated to the artistry of well-known local artist Mike McDonnell opened this weekend at the Shetland ...
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Bold exhibition featuring photography by legendary Diane Arbus opens at Shetland Museum and Archives
A new display of powerful and iconic photographs by Diane Arbus, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, opened ...
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Summer Maritime Programme
Visit the Shetland Museum this summer as we celebrate our maritime heritage with themed exhibitions, activities and tours.
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Shetland Museum to host ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of legendary American photographer Diane Arbus
Shetland Amenity Trust is set to play host to a landmark exhibition this August featuring the iconic work of Diane Arbus, one of the ...
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Fisherwomen exhibition is now open
It was a busy afternoon in Da Gadderie at Shetland Museum & Archives on Saturday (13 May) for the official opening of 'Fisherwomen' by ...
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Bold new photographic exhibition celebrates the significant role of women in the fishing industry
A compelling new photographic exhibition that pays homage to the integral role women have played in the fishing industry will open ...
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A Royal Display
To 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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Immersive new art installation pays tribute to Shetland’s wadmal
Shetland Museum and Archives continues its wide-ranging programme of exhibitions with the opening of a new art installation ...
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New watercolour exhibition at Da Gadderie inspired by the Shetland landscape
Shetland Museum and Archives will be unveiling a contemporary art exhibition in its Gadderie space this weekend that is inspired by ...
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School talent on display in new ‘Art’s Cool’ exhibition in Da Gadderie
A colourful new schools’ art exhibition opens on Saturday 12 November in Da Gadderie at Shetland Museum and Archives.
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Land of Straw Art Exhibition
Opening today, Berenice Carrington’s exhibition at the Shetland Museum and Archives focuses on the agricultural cycle of growing ...
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New exhibition - to excite young readers and art lovers
A new exhibition opens this week at the Shetland Museum and Archives. 'A’ll Tell Dee a Story' is the work of local author and ...
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Bold new art exhibition celebrates Shetland nature
Shetland Museum and Archives is delighted to unveil a bold new art exhibition in its Gadderie space that is inspired by Shetland ...
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Visit the Fair Isle Chairs exhibition from the comfort of your own armchair
The Shetland Museum and Archives are delighted to extend their learning programme online with the launch of a new video exploring the ...
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Why burn peats?
As part of the Between Islands project, Shetland’s new online exhibition, ‘Fair Game’ examines three customs that are now ...
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