Museums · Scottish Highlands
Nairn Museum
In or near Ardersier.
Nairn Museum — museum in Nairn, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Nairn Museum is a museum in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1949, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area IV12.
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Official information
Nairn Museum showcases the rich heritage of Nairn and Nairnshire, featuring exhibits on maritime history, local farming, and military stories. Despite some galleries being temporarily closed for maintenance, visitors can still explore four gallery rooms filled with engaging displays.
Place summary
Nairn Museum is a modern museum located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV12. Established in 1949, it showcases the local history and heritage of Nairn and its surrounding areas. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the cultural and historical significance of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5860, -3.8742
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 4EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Established
- 1949
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm; Saturday 10am-1:30pm
- Official site
- www.nairnmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113380075 (CC0)
- commons: Viewfield House, Nairn 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nairn Museum?
- Nairn Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 4EE).
- What is Nairn Museum?
- Nairn Museum — museum in Nairn, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nairn Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 4EE.
- When was Nairn Museum built?
- Built or established in 1949.
- How do I get to Nairn Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 4EE.