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The Orkney Museum

Museums

Kirkwall

Orkney

The Orkney Museum – now partly open. Opening times: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10.00 – 12.00 and 14.00-16.00 ALL OTHER DAYS CLOSED

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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COVID-19 Information

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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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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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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2020 Opening Times

1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

Day	Times
Tuesday	10:00	12:00
Tuesday	14:00	16:00
Thursday	10:00	12:00
Thursday	14:00	16:00
Friday	10:00	12:00
Friday	14:00	16:00

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