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Crofthouse Museum
Head down to the delightful setting of Dunrossness and step back in time as you enter the traditional 19th century thatched crofthouse - open for the 2025 season from 1st May to Sunday 3rd October.
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Activities
Whatever your reason for visiting us at Shetland Museum and Archives, there are a range of activities on offer to ensure you can make the most of your time with us.
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Hay's Dock
Shetland Museum and Archives sits on Hay’s Dock; the last remaining area of original dock on the Lerwick waterfront, which is now category B listed. This is a perfect setting to highlight the strong heritage connection with the sea, and display just some of the traditional Shetland boats in the collection.
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Public Art
Shetland Amenity Trust commissioned over 60 individual artworks as part of its Shetland Museum and Archives Public Art Project. These are on show throughout the building and dock, some even appearing alongside the artefacts and documents in the galleries and Archives.
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Accessibility
We want to make sure we continue to offer an excellent experience for all visitors with additional needs .
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New Archaeological Toys on Display
We're delighted to unveil our latest archaeology display, Play in the Past, a fascinating new focus case that explores the timeless ...
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What's on at our heritage sites this summer
We have listed all the events, workshops, open days and tours taking place at the Shetland Museum & Archives, Shetland Crofthouse ...
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New Collections Manager appointed at Shetland Museum and Archives
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Hawkins as the new Collections Manager at Shetland Museum and Archives
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Opening event of Ron Sandford’s new exhibition draws a big crowd
We’re delighted to announce that Ron Sandford’s exhibition, Spirit of Places, is now on display in Da Gadderie. There was a real ...
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VE80 - a night to remember
We had the most incredible evening at the museum on Thursday 8th May, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day in style and spirit.
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Ron Sandford’s ‘Spirit of Places’ opens this weekend at Shetland Museum and Archives
The Shetland Museum’s Gadderie space will be transformed by Spirit of Places, a wide-ranging exhibition by Yell-based artist Ron ...
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VE Day Celebration at Shetland Museum and Archives
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Shetland Museum and Archives will host a special evening event on Thursday 8 May, inviting the ...
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Up Helly Aa 2025 Round Up
The Shetland Museum & Archives was full of activity last week as we celebrated Up Helly Aa. There is always such a lively atmosphere ...
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Expressions of Interest - Lease of Café at Shetland Museum and Archives
Shetland Amenity Trust is seeking expressions of interest from experienced operators to run a café in Hay’s Dock at Shetland Museum ...
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Up Helly Aa events at the Shetland Museum
Join us at the Shetland Museum & Archives as we celebrate Up Helly Aa with extended opening times, Viking tours, a food and drink ...
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Shetland Amenity Trust’s unveils Up Helly Aa 2025 events
The fiery season will soon be back and Shetland Amenity Trust is putting together a packed schedule of events and extended opening ...
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Holiday Greetings from Shetland, 1942
By chance, in searching for something else in our Art Collection, I came across a large, humorous, and unusual holiday greeting card ...
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Winter preparations at the Crofthouse Museum
Last month’s cold snap and the crunch of snow underfoot, followed by the battering of Storms Bert and Darragh, have likely made many ...
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Public view sought on redevelopment of Shetland Museum and Archives’ galleries.
Shetland Museum and Archives has plans to update its galleries to coincide with its 20th anniversary in 2027 and is inviting the ...
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Rounding up a busy week
During the winter months, our team at Shetland Museum and Archives dedicates a lot of time to community engagement connecting with ...
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