Museums · Scottish Islands
Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit
In or near Balivanich.
Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Roger McLachlan — 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
Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit 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.
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Official information
Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit is located on the Isle of Benbecula and is part of the local Heritage Service. The museum features a changing exhibitions programme that incorporates local collections and community displays, providing insights into the cultural heritage of the Outer Hebrides.
Place summary
Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit is a museum located in the Scottish Highlands. It showcases the cultural heritage and history of the Outer Hebrides, providing insights into local life and traditions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.4249, -7.3643
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS7 5PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Opening
- Tue, Thu 10am–1pm, 2pm–4pm; Fri 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm; Sat 10am–3:30pm; closed Mon, Wed, Sun
- Official site
- www.outerhebridesheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12546343803 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit?
- Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS7 5PJ).
- What is Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit?
- Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit?
- Drivers can use postcode HS7 5PJ.
- How do I get to Museum nan Eilean Lionacleit?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS7 5PJ. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.