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Shetland Museum and Archives
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Shetland Museum and Archives
Hay's Dock
Lerwick
ZE1 0WP
Shetland
Scotland
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The Shetland Museum and Archives (c) Phatsheep Photography
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Law and Order, Maritime, Music, Personalities, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01595 695057
General information (Fax)
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01595 696729
E-mail
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info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
Website
:
www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
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Open
Museum:
Mon - Wed; Fri & Sat: 10am - 5pm
Thur: 10am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Archives:
Mon - Wed & Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Thur: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 10am - 1pm
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Closed
Archives: Sun
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Admission charges
Entry free
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Description
Set on the waterfront within a restored 19th century dock the Shetland Museum and Archives was opened in June 2007. As well as housing the Museum and Archive collections there is a cafe restaurant, auditorium, learning and research rooms, temporary exhibition space and shop. Other facilities include historic boat building sheds and a three storey boat hall with suspended boats.
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Articles
Shetland Museum Unveils Evocative First World War Collection
Gravedigger Uncovers Rare Pictish Stone In Shetland
Art Fund Prize - Lightbox Wins, Burnham Hails Cultural Renaissance
The Lightbox In Woking, Surrey, Wins The £100,000 Art Fund Prize
Sheffield's Weston Park Museum Wins Guardian Family Friendly Award
Shortlist Announced For The Art Fund Museums And Galleries Prize
Art Fund Prize 2008 Longlist - Shetland Museum And Archives
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Events
Old Doc, New Tricks: Twelve Themes
; Exhibition (temporary)
Making wooden pictures with Mike McDonnell
Workshop or activity session
Films by Margaret Tait from Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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