Set on the waterfront within a restored 19th century dock the Shetland Museum and Archives tells Shetland’s story from its geological beginnings to the present day. As well as housing Shetland’s Museum and Archives collections there is a cafe restaurant, auditorium, learning and research rooms, temporary exhibition space and shop. Other facilities include an historic boat building shed and a three storey boat hall with suspended boats.
The galleries integrate Shetland’s museum and archives collections for the first time to tell Shetland’s story in the most complete and accessible way.
Admission free.
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 12.00 – 17.00
Our Collection
In the lower gallery you will discover Shetland’s journey from its geological beginnings to circa 1800, finishing in the dramatic Boat Hall which spans both floors. Once upstairs take time to admire the boats from the viewing balcony before entering...
Keywords
Archaeology, Costume & textiles, Decorative & applied art, Industry & commerce, Maritime, Music, Natural sciences, Social history
Shetland Museum and Archives
Hay's Dock
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0WP
Tel: 01595 695057
Fax: 01595 696729
Email:
info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
For more information visit:
http://www.shetlandmuseumandarchive...
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