Shetland Museum & Archives, Scotland
Details
Visitor Centres and Museums
Address:
- Lerwick
- Shetland Islands
- ZE1 0WP
- Scotland
Opening Hours:
Shetland Museum & Archives Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 16.00 Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday: 12.00 - 17.00 Archives Searchroom Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 16.00 Saturday: 10.00 - 13.00 Sunday: Closed Hay's Dock Café Restaurant Day-time Monday - Friday: 10.30 - 15.30 Saturday: 10.30 - 16.30 Sunday: 12.00 - 16.30 Evening Friday & Saturday: 18.30 - 23.00 Last orders in café restaurant are at 21.00.Shetland Museum & Archives Visitor Centre or Museum in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Museum & Archives of Shetland Islands with cafe/restaurant, stunning views overlooking Lerwick harbour
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.
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 the upper gallery to discover Shetland from circa 1800 to the present day.
The galleries contain twelve zones; find out more about these zones by visiting their website, www.shetland-museum.org.uk/
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