Exhibitions
There are a number of exhibition spaces and feature display areas throughout the Museum and Archives building. The artefacts and works on display change regularly and details of our current shows are listed here.
The main exhibition space is Da Gadderie. Shows on display here can be by individual artists, or curated by the Museum's own Exhibitions Officer based on Museum and Archive artefacts, or including touring exhibitions from other musuems, galleries or institutions.
Any artist who would like to display work in the building should contact the Exhibitions Officer to discuss.
Some of our exhibitions in Da Gadderie include pieces that are available for sale. We are now members of the Own Art Scheme service which means you can pay for your art in 10 interest-free monthly installments. Get in touch to find out more.
Current Exhibitions
A Time to Keep: J D Rattar - 150 Years of Photography in Shetland
Da Gadderie, Shetland Museum and Archives
John David “Jack” Rattar, born in Fethaland, Northmavine, captured the life of Shetland through his photography. From landscapes and harbours to wildlife, crofting, and traditional crafts, his images offer a vivid record of the islands in the early 20th century.
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The Rhoda Bulter Award Exhibition
Da Neuk, Shetland Museum and Archives
The Rhoda Bulter Award celebrates writing in the Shetland dialect and honours the legacy of Rhoda Bulter, one of Shetland’s most influential literary voices. The Award encourages the contemporary use of dialect poetry and prose, supporting the preservation and continued development of Shetland’s distinctive linguistic and cultural heritage.
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'Musing in Monochrome' by Mike Batty
Da Briggiestanes
A striking collection of black-and-white photographs from a body of work spanning more than 40 years.
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Saat in da Air
Da Briggiestanes, Shetland Museum and Archives
A striking series of black and white photographs by local photographer May Graham, commissioned by the Fishermen's Mission.
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An Archives for Shetland: 50 Year Anniversary
Shetland Archives
Celebrating 50 years of the Shetland Archives, this display shows how and why the archive came into being. From its beginnings to its present-day role, it highlights the importance of safeguarding the documents, photographs, and records that tell Shetland’s story.
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