Skara Brae Visitor Centre, Neolithic heritage museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland
The Skara Brae Visitor Centre exhibits artifacts and archaeological findings from the ancient settlement through educational displays and interactive presentations.
The museum facility opened in 1925 to protect and showcase the 5,000-year-old Neolithic village, which storms revealed in 1850.
The centre features a reconstructed ancient house with period furnishings, demonstrating the sophisticated living standards of Neolithic inhabitants in northern Scotland.
Visitors can purchase tickets online for reduced rates, with the center operating from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM during summer and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter.
The museum includes timeline markers along the path to the archaeological site, connecting 5,000 years of human history to present day milestones.
Location: Orkney Islands
Inception: 1925
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Address: Historic Scotland, Stromness KW16 3LR KW16 3LR KW16 3LR
Phone: 01856841815
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/skara-brae/prices-and-opening-times
GPS coordinates: 59.04891,-3.33559
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:34
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