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

*SOLD OUT* - Monoprint workshop (for children aged 7-12)

20/04/2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Room, Shetland Museum & Archives 

An arctic animal art workshops with artist Lesley Burr aimed at children aged 7 to 12 years.  Learn how to create your own animal prints using drawing, colour, and stencils inspired by the Polar North exhibition currently on display in Da Gadderie.

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Shetland Museum & Archives Highlights from the 2024 St Magnus Conference

25/04/2024
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium, Shetland Museum

Shetland Museum & Archives curators and archivists present their papers from the 6th International St Magnus Conference.

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Whalers' Memory Bank Workshops 11 & 12 May

11/05/2024
10:30am - 4:00pm
Shetland Museum and Archives

Help shape one of the biggest untold stories in Scottish social history. South Georgia Heritage Trust and the South Georgia Trust have launched a project called The Whalers' Memory Bank and are seeking help from former whalers and their families. They will be running a series of workshops at the museum on Sat 11 & Sun 12 May.

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