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Shetland Museum and Archives

Image: External view of the Shetland Museum and Archives

Shetland Museum and Archives
Hay's Dock
Lerwick
ZE1 0WP
Shetland
Scotland

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

Facilities

Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01595 695057
General information (Fax) : 01595 696729
E-mail : info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
Website : www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

Open
Museum:
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm

Archives:
Mon - Fri: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Sat: 10am - 1pm

Closed
Archives: Sun

Admission charges
Entry free

Description
Set on the waterfront within a restored 19th century dock the Shetland Museum and Archives tells Shetland's story. 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.

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

Events
Men In Tights, an exhibition at the Shetland Museum & Archives  ; Exhibition (temporary); Lecture; Seasonal event
Launch of School Dialect Singing CD at the Shetland Museum & Archives  Performance
'The Origins of Up Helly Aa' Gallery Talk at the Shetland Museum & Archives  ; Guided tour; Lecture; Seasonal event
'Up Helly Aa' Shield Design & Decoration Workshop for ages P1 - P7 at the Shetland Museum & Archives  ; Seasonal event; Workshop or activity session
Thor's Hammer pendant workshop for ages P1 to P7 at the Shetland Museum & Archives  Seasonal event; Workshop or activity session
The Brochs of Shetland: a lecture at the Shetland Museum & Archives, Lerwick  ; Lecture
Fishy Fun! A workshop for young children at the Shetland Museum & Archives.  Workshop or activity session

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) 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 Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families 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 Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available 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
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