Museums · Scottish Islands
Crofthouse Museum
Crofthouse Museum — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crofthouse Museum is a museum located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Shetland Crofthouse Museum showcases a traditional 19th century thatched crofthouse, reflecting life in the 1870s. Visitors can explore the interior, learn about historical Shetland family life, and enjoy the surrounding garden.
Place summary
Crofthouse Museum is a museum located in the Scottish Islands, postcode ZE2. It focuses on the traditional lifestyle and culture of crofters, providing insights into rural life in Scotland. The museum showcases various artefacts and exhibits related to this way of living.
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- Coordinates
- 59.9147, -1.2892
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/430409615 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crofthouse Museum?
- Crofthouse Museum is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JQ).
- What is Crofthouse Museum?
- Crofthouse Museum — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crofthouse Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JQ.
- Is Crofthouse Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Crofthouse Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crofthouse Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.