Museums · Scottish Islands
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Derek Mayes — 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & 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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Place summary
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum is located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW16. This museum focuses on the history of Scapa Flow, particularly its significance during both World Wars. It offers insights into naval operations and the local heritage of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8338, -3.1970
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/205059614 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum?
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NT).
- What is Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum?
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NT.
- Is Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.