Orkney Museum
- Address
- Broad St
- Website
- Phone
- 01856-873191
- Price
- admission free
- Hours
- 10.30am-5pm Mon-Sat May-Sep, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-5pm Mon-Sat Oct-Apr
Lonely Planet review for Orkney Museum
Opposite St Magnus Cathedral, in a former merchant’s house, is this labyrinthine display. It has an overview of Orcadian history and prehistory, including Pictish carvings and a display on the Ba’. Most engaging are the last rooms, covering 19th- and 20th-century social history; the earlier sections could do with a bit of a facelift (but then again, it’s free).







