The New Shetland Museum and Archives is dedicated to the rich heritage and culture of the Shetland Islands. Located on the restored historic Hay's Dock in Lerwick, the award-winning museum was opened by HM Queen Sonja of Norway in 2007 and is a multifunctional cultural gateway into the heart of Shetland. The museum has two floors of galleries, the first of which documents the history of Shetland up to 1800, while the second floor chronicles the last 200 years of the region, and the nation’s important role in fishing, whaling, merchant shipping, and wartime service. The museum also offers a comprehensive education program with workshops, lectures, and community outreach sessions.
Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0WP, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-15-95-69-50-57