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The Orkney Museum

Museums

Kirkwall

Orkney

Opening Times from Monday 5 April 2021: Mon-Sat, 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-17.00 Not all galleries are open due to physical distancing measures and there are no toilet facilities available. Numbers allowed in the building are limited, so please be prepared to queue outside if necessary.

The Orkney Museum tells the story of Orkney from the Stone Age through the Picts and Vikings to the present day.

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The museum’s collection is of international importance and there is a changing temporary exhibition programme. There is a large collection of old photographs and activities for youngsters.

The Orkney Museum is in Tankerness House, an A-listed building. The Baikie Library and Drawing Room show how the house looked when it was a family home, which it was for three centuries.

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In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.

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COVID-19 Response

Clear signage
COVID-19 measures in place
Capacity limit
COVID-19 staff training completed
Face mask essential (not provided)
2m distancing in place

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No Pets Allowed

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Contact Details

+44 (1856) 873535
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museum@orkney.gov.uk
The Orkney Museum Tankerness House Broad Street,
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW15 1DH

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2022 Opening Times

1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

Day	Times
Mondays	10:00	12:00
Mondays	14:00	17:00
Tuesdays	10:00	12:00
Tuesdays	14:00	17:00
Wednesdays	10:00	12:00
Wednesdays	14:00	17:00
Thursdays	10:00	12:00
Thursdays	14:00	17:00
Fridays	10:00	12:00
Fridays	14:00	17:00
Saturdays	10:00	12:00
Saturdays	14:00	17:00
Sundays	Closed

Note: Opening times are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. Please contact the business directly.

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