Museums · Scottish Lowlands
The Museum of Islay Life
In or near Port Charlotte.
The Museum of Islay Life — a museum in scotland-highlands, 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
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Museum of Islay Life 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
The Museum of Islay Life is located in Port Charlotte and features a diverse collection of objects, books, photographs, and stories that depict 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. This museum focuses on the cultural and social history of Islay, showcasing various local artefacts and exhibitions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7425, -6.3786
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA48 7UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1496 850358
- Opening
- Weekdays 10.30am to 4.30pm from April to September
- Official site
- www.islaymuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/124070251 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Museum of Islay Life?
- The Museum of Islay Life is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA48 7UG).
- What is The Museum of Islay Life?
- The Museum of Islay Life — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Museum of Islay Life?
- Drivers can use postcode PA48 7UG.
- How do I get to The Museum of Islay Life?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA48 7UG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.