Name: Scalloway Museum
Rating: 5.0

Scalloway Museum

Scalloway Museum, Castle Street, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1 0TP, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Scalloway Museum is a local museum in Scalloway, Shetland. The museum has collections that cover the history of the Shetland Islands as well as historical subjects such as the Shetland bus operations.

The museum also holds local historical records. The museum is located in the centre of Scalloway. Our museum tells the story of Scalloway and its people from the earliest settlers right up to Scalloway's position in the present day.

Prices starts from £5.00 for Adults, £1.00 for Children (6 to 16 years) and Free for Child (under 6 years). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

History of the Scalloway Museum: Scalloway’s first museum was opened in 1985 by the Scalloway History Group and it ran successfully for 20 years. One of its main themes was ‘The Shetland Bus’ – the nickname given to a clandestine and dangerous operation carried out across the North Sea between Shetland and occupied Norway during World War 2.
The Scalloway Story: Our museum tells the story of Scalloway and its people from the earliest settlers right up to Scalloway's position in the present day. To learn more about Scalloway's history and our exhibits go to the ‘About Scalloway’ section of the menus above.
The Shetland Bus: Perhaps the jewel in the crown of the museum's displays is the section dealing with the clandestine wartime operation which became known as the 'Shetland Bus'. This section of the museum houses the most extensive collection of artefacts and information on the these operations to be found outside Norway.

Facilities

Parking: Parking is free at the museum.

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adults: £5
Child (6 to 16): £1
Child (under 6): Free

Pricing URL: https://www.scallowaymuseum.org/find-usopening-info.html

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday 28 April to Sunday 5 October.
Monday to Friday: 11 - 4pm.
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: 2 - 4pm.

Address: Scalloway Museum, Castle Street, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1 0TP, UK

Post Code: ZE1 0TP

Council: Shetland Isles

County: The Highlands

By Bus: From Lerwick take bus number 4 (starting from the Viking Bus Station) to Scalloway. Get off at Scalloway Hall, Berry Road. The museum is a short 5-minute walk down Lang Clos, left on Main Street and then along New Street. Use the castle as your landmark. Bus timetables can be found on the link below or you can download the Shetland Travel Information iOS App from here.
By Car: From Lerwick follow the signs to Scalloway. When entering Scalloway take the left fork at the first roundabout. Continue along Castle Street (signposted to Scalloway Castle) and towards the harbour. The museum is located on the left just before you reach the castle.
Parking: Parking is free at the museum.