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.
Click on the 'What's On Calendar' above to view monthly listings
For online bookings visit Shetland Museum Box Office
Shetland Museum Socials - drop-in
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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Tour: Shetland's Textile Treasures
Shetland Museum & Archives
Running every Thursday afternoon. Hear the story of Shetland’s famous textile industry and knitting history. Now a collection of national significance, you’ll get the chance to learn more about the lace and Fair Isle knitwear we have on display and the importance of this industry to Shetland.
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Tour: The History of Hay's Dock
Shetland Museum & Archives
Running every Saturday afternoon. Learn all about the area surrounding Shetland Museum and Archives, known as Hay’s Dock. For such a small dock area it highlights much of the changes over time to Shetland’s commercial maritime past. You’ll learn about some of the boats, built in the boat-sheds which remain on site, and take a look at the history of some other ventures based at the dock too.
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Tour: Highlights of Shetland Museum
Shetland Museum & Archives
Running every Monday afternoon. A potted history of Shetland in the 19th century and find out more about some of our key artefacts along the way. It’s the perfect place to start as a general introduction to our collections.
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Tour: Shetland's Crofting Past
Shetland Museum & Archives
Running every Tuesday afternoon: Learn all about Shetland’s crofting past and our native breeds. Built on a necessity to survive in our harsh climate, you’ll take a look back at the life of most rural Shetlanders in the 17th and 18th century and the importance of land, animals and local ingenuity to survive.
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