Museums · Scottish Islands
Iona Abbey Museum
Iona Abbey Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Iona Abbey Museum is a museum located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Iona Heritage Centre offers insights into the island's history, including its fishing and crofting communities, schools, churches, and notable events. Visitors can explore old photographs, family trees, and information on local geology and flora.
Place summary
Iona Abbey Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands. This museum showcases the history of Iona Abbey, a significant site in Christian heritage. It offers insights into the religious and cultural significance of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.3353, -6.3910
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA76 6SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Daily (except Sunday) 10.15am–4.30pm; closed for winter until 9th March 2026
- Official site
- www.ionaheritage.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/171873973 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iona Abbey Museum?
- Iona Abbey Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA76 6SQ).
- What is Iona Abbey Museum?
- Iona Abbey Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iona Abbey Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode PA76 6SQ.
- How do I get to Iona Abbey Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA76 6SQ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.