Museums · Scottish Highlands
Wick Heritage Museum
Wick Heritage Museum — museum in Wick, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wick Heritage Museum is a museum in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1981, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area KW1.
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Official information
The Wick Heritage Museum showcases the history of Wick through a variety of furnished rooms filled with authentic household items. Visitors can explore displays that reflect the town's past, including the Johnston Collection and the Isabella Fortuna.
Place summary
Wick Heritage Museum is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KW1. Established in 1981, this modern museum showcases the local history and culture of Wick and the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4398, -3.0894
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01955 605205
- Established
- 1981
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am with last entry 3.45 pm
- Official site
- www.wickheritage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369957 (CC0)
- commons: Heritage Centre, Wick 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wick Heritage Museum?
- Wick Heritage Museum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5EY).
- What is Wick Heritage Museum?
- Wick Heritage Museum — museum in Wick, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Wick Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5EY.
- When was Wick Heritage Museum built?
- Built or established in 1981.
- How do I get to Wick Heritage Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5EY.