A community museum addressing many aspects of local history, including the Lewis Chessmen (found nearby), Viking occupation, crofting, blackhouses, trades and crafts, archaeology and finds, with extensive genealogical information.
Admission:
Adults £1, members and children free
Open 12-5pm Monday to Saturday, May to September, and at other times by appointment. Groups and schools welcome but best to book.
See the website for local stories, genealogy and photographs.
Our Collection
Local archaeology and finds
Viking domestic life
Blackhouse interior
Crofting and fishing
Weaving and shoemaking
We also have a good archive of background material available for browsing and a large collection of old photographs. The museum is...
Keywords
Archaeology, Coins & medals, Costume & textiles, Decorative & applied art, Social history
Uig Museum
Uig Community Centre
Crowlista
Uig
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS2 9JG
Tel: 01851 672456
Email:
admin@ceuig.com
For more information visit:
http://www.ceuig.com
