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Shetland Museum & Archives is open. Drop in and visit us, no booking is necessary.
Free to visit - As always, entry to the Museum and Archives is free but now more than ever we need your support - please consider making a donation.
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Crofthouse Museum
The Shetland Crofthouse Museum is open. Step back in time at this traditional 19th century thatched crofthouse. Smell the peat fire, discover the box beds, and have a go at setting the traditional Shetland mouse trap. Enjoy the charming garden and hear stories of how Shetland families once lived and worked the land.
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Archives Searchroom
The Archives searchroom is a comfortable, quiet space which is open to anyone who wishes to find out more about a particular subject, or just browse books, newspapers or records in the collection.
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Closed: Hays Dock Café
It is with regret that we announce the closure of 'Hay's Dock by The Dowry', which was operated by Beervana Ltd. Unfortunately, despite efforts to remain open, securing the necessary staff has not been possible which has resulted in a mutual end of t...
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Activities
Whatever your reason for visiting us at Shetland Museum and Archives, there are a range of activities and trails 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.
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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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Looking back at the history of the 'North Star'
An evening of nostalgia is lined up on Thursday 12 December at the Shetland Museum and Archives with a special viewing of the ...
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Festive Events at Shetland Museum and Archives
The Shetland Museum and Archives team is delighted to be launching a range of winter warming events this December to get visitors in ...
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Grayson Perry: A Potted Biography - Events and Activities Programme
Ceramic workshops, creative writing, children’s crafts and more - get involved with the Grayson Perry Exhibition The team at the ...
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Winter Lecture series at Shetland Museum and Archives
This winter, the Shetland Museum and Archives will be putting on a series of evening lectures and talks which delve into Shetland’s ...
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Grayson Perry: A Potted Biography - Opens at Shetland Museum & Archives
A display of ceramics by contemporary British artist, author, and broadcaster Grayson Perry is set to open at the Shetland Museum and ...
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A call for ‘Pre-loved’ leaflets
Shetland Amenity Trust are encouraging local people, businesses and visitors to help them collect up visitor information leaflets so ...
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Shetland Needleworkers Pieces in Time Exhibition
Shetland Needleworkers are mounting an exhibition in Da Gadderie at the Shetland Museum and Archives, running from 12th October until ...
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The mystery of the three kirks uncovered
Shetland Amenity Trust have been working on a project to uncover the mystery of ‘the three kirks’ and they are now ready to share ...
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Your Shetland Wool Week Stories
Shetland Wool Week celebrates its tenth year this Autumn and with more people than ever booked on classes, tours and activities it is ...
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Shetland Ponies: Choosing the best from the rest
The Shetland Pony is iconic around the world and will be the focus of a week long celebration of the breed this July culminating in ...
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Shetland Nature Festival
The annual Shetland Nature Festival starts on Saturday 6th of July until Sunday 14th July and has events throughout Shetland. There ...
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The Eagle's Last Stronghold
An exhibition opens at the Shetland Museum and Archives next week highlighting the story of the white-tailed ‘sea’ eagle in ...
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‘The Arthurs’
A feature exhibition exploring Shetland surnames Arthur and Arthurson is now on display at the Shetland Museum and Archives. The ...
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Emma Louise's Coffee Shop opening at Hay's Dock
The Shetland Amenity Trust are delighted to announce the re-opening of the café at Shetland Museum and Archives. Emma Louise and Joe ...
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Getting ready for the Summer Season
The Shetland Amenity Trust have been busy over the past month getting ready to open key sites for the 2019 visitor season. Sumburgh ...
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