# Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum

> Shetland's dedicated textiles museum at the Böd of Gremista. Housed at the Böd of Gremista, the Shetland Textile Museum is a vibrant centre of Shetland’s textile culture and heritage.

Built in the 18th century, it is the birthplace of Arthur Anderson, co-founder of the P&O Shipping company. The Shetland Textile Museum hosts a Collection of historic and modern Shetland textiles. Displays include examples of Fair Isle and lace knitting, as well as a restored working loom, highlighting Shetland's tweed industry. It annually hosts a Degree Show by pupils from Shetland College. It also provides demonstrations, workshops, talks, and a shop which showcases the best of work by local makers.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441595694386
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Su4tYYtLeW7u/bod-of-gremista-and-textile-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum?

Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum is in Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

### What activities does Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum offer?

Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum have?

Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum?

Experiences listed near Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum on HolidayFox include Shetland Museum and Archives, Clickimin Leisure Complex Pools, Fort Charlotte, Bressays Heritage Centre and Scalloway Museum.

### How do I contact Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum?

Bod of Gremista and Textile Museum can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441595694386 to ask about availability.


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