Museums · Scottish Islands
Shetland Museum and Archives
In or near Lerwick.
Shetland Museum and Archives — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — 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
Shetland Museum and Archives 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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Official information
The Shetland Museum and Archives is a multifunctional visitor attraction located in Lerwick, showcasing the rich history and culture of Shetland. Visitors can explore a variety of collections, exhibitions, and activities that highlight the islands' heritage.
Place summary
Shetland Museum and Archives is located in the Scottish Islands, postcode ZE1. This museum offers insights into the history and culture of Shetland through its extensive collections and archives.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.1578, -1.1499
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE1 0WP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Phone
- +44 1595695057
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/71005634 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shetland Museum and Archives?
- Shetland Museum and Archives is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE1 0WP).
- What is Shetland Museum and Archives?
- Shetland Museum and Archives — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shetland Museum and Archives?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE1 0WP.
- Is Shetland Museum and Archives free to visit?
- Yes, Shetland Museum and Archives is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shetland Museum and Archives?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE1 0WP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.