Shetland Museum and Archives

Shetland Museum and Archives
Hay's Dock
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
ZE1 0WP
Scotland

Website

www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

E-mail

info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

Telephone

01595 695057

Fax

01595 696729

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
External view of the Shetland Museum and Archives
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Set on the waterfront within a restored 19th century dock the Shetland Museum and Archives tells Shetland's story. As well as housing the Museum and Archive collections there is a cafe restaurant, auditorium, learning and research rooms, temporary exhibition space and shop. Other facilities include historic boat building sheds and a three storey boat hall with suspended boats.

Venue Type:

Museum, Archive

 Opening hours

Museum:
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm

Archives:
Mon - Fri: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Sat: 10am - 1pm

Closed: Archives: Sun

 Admission charges

Entry free

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Shetland Museum and Archives
Hay's Dock
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
ZE1 0WP
Scotland

Website

www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

E-mail

info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

Telephone

01595 695057

Fax

01595 696729

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Agriculture, Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Law and Order, Maritime, Music, Personalities, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Shetland Museum and Archives
Hay's Dock
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
ZE1 0WP
Scotland

Website

www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

E-mail

info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

Telephone

01595 695057

Fax

01595 696729

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Shetland Needleworkers - Rags to Riches

11 February — 18 March 2012

An exhibition of work, including quilts, cushions and pictures, showing a view of life and environment through fabric arts.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Shetland Museum and Archives

'Spreading the Word'

10 January — 18 March 2012 *on now

A display of Church of Scotland Records, highlighting the achives are now available in difital format.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Shetland Museum and Archives

Shetland Museum and Archives
Hay's Dock
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
ZE1 0WP
Scotland

Website

www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

E-mail

info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

Telephone

01595 695057

Fax

01595 696729

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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