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Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick

#1 among attractions in Lerwick

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Shetland Museum and Archives
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Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°9'28"N, 1°8'60"W
Address

Hay's DockLerwick ZE1 0WP United Kingdom

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+44 1595 695057
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday12 pm - 5 pm
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Shetland Museum and Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shetland Library, Fort Charlotte, Clickimin Broch, Clickimin Loch.

  • shetland library lerwick~1730 ftS
    Library

    Shetland Library, Lerwick

    9 min walk • Shetland Library is a Scottish public library service, with its main branch based in Lerwick and membership open to both residents of and visitors to the islands.

  • fort charlotte lerwick~1260 ftSE
    Forts and castles

    Fort Charlotte, Lerwick

    7 min walk • Fort Charlotte in the centre of Lerwick, Shetland, is an artillery fort, roughly five sided, with bastions on each of three landward corners, and half-bastions on the corners of the seaward face.

  • clickimin broch lerwick0.8 miSW
    Body of water, Park, Memorial

    Clickimin Broch, Lerwick

    21 min walk • The Broch of Clickimin is a large, well-preserved but restored broch in Lerwick in Shetland, Scotland. Originally built on an island in Clickimin Loch, it was approached by a stone causeway.

  • clickimin loch lerwick0.7 miSW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Clickimin Loch, Lerwick

    18 min walk • Clickimin Loch is a loch in Shetland, Scotland, west of Lerwick. A Pictish fort from the 6th century called Clickimin Broch is located on a small islet at the southern end of the loch. Clickimin Leisure Centre is at the north of the loch.

  • bod of gremista lerwick1 miNW
    Maritime museum, Museum, History museum

    Böd of Gremista, Lerwick

    25 min walk • The Böd of Gremista, situated at the north end of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, is a typical 18th century Shetland fishing booth. It is protected as a category B listed building.

  • lerwick and bressay parish church0.6 miSE
    Church

    Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church, Lerwick

    15 min walk • Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church is the largest Church of Scotland congregation in Shetland, serving the islands' capital Lerwick and the surrounding area.

  • garrison theatre lerwick~1100 ftSE
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Garrison Theatre, Lerwick

    6 min walk • The Garrison Theatre is a 280-capacity venue in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, with a sprung proscenium stage with fixed raked seating. The auditorium has 19 rows, named A to S, with 8, 12, 13, 15, or 16 seats in each row. The venue hosts dance, drama, stand-up comedy, pantomime and music productions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shetland Museum and Archives open?

Shetland Museum and Archives is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shetland Museum and Archives?

Nearby attractions include Garrison Theatre, Lerwick (6 min walk), Fort Charlotte, Lerwick (7 min walk), Shetland Library, Lerwick (9 min walk), Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church, Lerwick (15 min walk).

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