The Orkney Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on Kirkwall's main street, The Orkney Museum feels like stepping directly into a story that began over 5,000 years ago. You start your journey among stunning Stone Age artefacts, like the delicate carved Neolithic balls, before winding through rooms that reveal Viking graves and tales of medieval bishops. It’s a wonderfully intimate experience, where the creak of the old floorboards underfoot seems to whisper secrets from centuries past. This isn't a sterile gallery; it's a deeply personal walk through the lives of the people who have called these islands home.
Collection Highlights
The Neolithic collection is simply breathtaking, especially the intricately carved stone objects. Then you turn a corner and are face-to-face with fearsome Viking swords and beautiful Pictish stones, each one a tangible piece of Orkney's fierce and fascinating history.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in the heart of Kirkwall on Broad Street—it's hard to miss the charming old facade. Best of all, exploring this incredible depth of history won't cost you a penny, as admission is free.
Architecture & Building
The museum itself is a treasure, set within a beautifully preserved merchant's townhouse from the 1570s with characteristic crow-stepped gables.
Contact & Location
Address: Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Alba / Scotland, KW15 1DH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1856 873191
Website: Visit Website
