About The Orkney Museum

The Orkney Museum

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

There is a large collection of old photos and there are activities to amuse younger visitors.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

1 May - 30 September Monday - Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm 1 October - 30 April Monday - Saturday 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 5.00pm

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The Orkney Museum

Tankerness House Broad Street, Kirkwall, The Orkney Isles, The Highlands, KW15 1DH, Scotland

Tel: 01856 873535 (ext 2523) or 01856 873191

Last updated: 13:05 20/07/2026

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