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We are now open to booked groups only - we look forward to welcoming you to the Shetland Museum and Archives.

Visitors to the Museum and Archives will now be asked to book online or by phone before visiting – as always, entry to the Museum and Archive will be free with donations welcome. We also have new social distancing and safety measures in place. Find out more at the links below.

Free to visit

Your booking and visit is FREE but now more than ever we need your support - please consider making a donation.

Inside Visit Us / B o o k

B o o k

Booking is now required for all visits to the Museum and Archives

NEW - What to expect when you visit

We've been working hard to make sure that your visit will still be safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our social distancing and hygiene measures.

Galleries

Visit our Museum Galleries - booking essential.

Archives Searchroom

Visit the Archives searchroom - booking essential.

Picnic Area

Our cafe is currently closed but you are welcome to bring a picnic.

Tours

Make the most of your visit with us and join us on a tour to ensure you see the highlights of our museum and our Recognised Collections.

Gift Shop

You can visit our wonderful gift shop when you com and visit us in the Museum and Archives - you must wear a face covering.

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.

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.

Boat Shed

The Boat Shed, located at the left of the building dates from around 1900, although this particular site has been a place for boatbuilding and repair since the 1820s, with the first shed built in 1844 by Hay & Company. Today, the Boat Shed provi...

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.