Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Museum of Islay Life
In or near Port Charlotte.
Museum of Islay Life — museum in Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Museum of Islay Life is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1977. Address: PA48 7UA. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.7425°, -6.3787°.
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Official information
The Museum of Islay Life showcases a diverse collection of objects, books, photographs, and stories that illustrate life on Islay from prehistoric times to the present. It serves as a cultural hub for preserving and sharing the island's rich history.
Place summary
The Museum of Islay Life is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA48. Established in 1977, this modern museum showcases the cultural heritage and history of Islay, providing insights into the island's past and its community.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7425, -6.3787
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA48 7UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1496 850358
- Established
- 1977
- Opening
- Weekdays 10.30am to 4.30pm from April to September
- Official site
- www.islaymuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q29015036 (CC0)
- commons: Former Kilchoman Free Church now Museum of Islay Life - geograph.org.uk - 15085.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Islay Life?
- Museum of Islay Life is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA48 7UA).
- What is Museum of Islay Life?
- Museum of Islay Life — museum in Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Islay Life?
- Drivers can use postcode PA48 7UA.
- When was Museum of Islay Life built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- How do I get to Museum of Islay Life?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA48 7UA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.