Orkney Museum, Historical museum in Tankerness House, Kirkwall, United Kingdom.
The Orkney Museum occupies a historic mansion with multiple exhibition halls displaying artifacts from Stone Age through modern times in chronological sequence.
The building originated as clergy housing for the Cathedral, later becoming the residence of the Baikie family before its transformation into a museum in 1968.
The museum collection contains more than 100,000 archaeological objects from over 50 excavation sites, representing human activities until approximately 1400.
The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, with no admission charge.
An arched gateway from 1574 bears the coat of arms of Gilbert Foulzie, the first Protestant minister who acquired the building.
Location: Orkney Islands
Address: Broad St, Kirkwall KW15 1DH KW15 1DH KW15 1DH
Phone: 01856873191
Website: http://orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/orkney-museum.htm
GPS coordinates: 58.98133,-2.96136
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:59
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