View our Art Collection

View our art collection online

A number of years ago a large part of our art collection was photographed and catalogued as part of a national BBC project to promote access to art.

View our online art collection here.

Artwork above:

Bowline Knot, John Cumming (b.1947); Seascape, John Sandison; The Lovers, Wilma Cluness (2004); Mrs Ursula Irvine (1814–1895), and Daughter Jessie Irvine (1848–1932), John Irvine (1805–1888)


Now more than ever we need your support

We hope you enjoy our free online activities. The Shetland Museum and Archives is managed by the Shetland Amenity Trust, a small charity caring for Shetland's natural and cultural heritage. We are a free to visit museum and any donations are welcomed to help the Trust care for the collections and our heritage both now and in the future.

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