The cache is a magnetic nano with logsheet. Remember to have a pen or pencil with you to date/sign. At the rear of the Orkney Museum there is a public, walled garden - easily accessible on its own, out of hours, or (highly recommended) during a visit to the museum itself.
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 activities to amuse younger visitors. The Museum’s collection is of international importance and it has a changing temporary exhibition programme.
The Orkney Museum used to be a house – Tankerness House. For three centuries this house was the home of the Baikie family of Tankerness, whose estate gave the house its name. It opened as a museum in 1968 and is an A-listed building. The Baikie Library and Drawing Room gives the visitor an idea of how the house looked when it was a family home.
Orkney Islands Council's Arts, Museums and Heritage Service directly manages four local museums, three visitor centres, St Magnus Cathedral and 17 interpreted sites and was awarded Museums Accreditation in 2008. The Archaeology Collection has been recognised for its national significance through the Scottish Government’s National Recognition Scheme.
Admission free.
Orkney Museum Opening Times
Summer Opening (1st May to 30th September)
Monday - Saturday, from 10.30 – 17.00.
Winter Opening (1st October – 30th April)
Monday - Saturday, from 10.30 – 12.30 and 13.30 – 17.00.
Museum is closed for lunch - 12.30 – 13.30.
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