Events

Shetland 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.

Visit our Box Office to view event listings at our heritage sites

Shetland Museum Socials - drop-in

12/11/2025 - 10/12/2025
Learning Room, Shetland Museum & Archives

Come along to our informal Shetland Museum Socials running fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm - 3.30pm. Each session will have a heritage theme as the focus. Enjoy a cuppa, have a chat and learn something new!

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Pre-school Activity Mornings

14/11/2025 - 19/12/2025
Shetland Museum Auditorium

Bring your little explorers to the Shetland Museum & Archives for our heritage-filled fun sessions, designed especially for under 5s - where history comes to life through play and discovery! Drop-in event, no need to book.

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