# The Orkney Museum

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The Orkney Museum tells the tale of Orkney, through the Stone Age, towards the Picts and Vikings, right through to your time that is current. There clearly was an assortment that is big of photos and there are activities to amuse more youthful site visitors.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
- Area guide: [Orkney Islands](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/orkney-islands)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/orkney-museum.htm
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mYjIQryHI6jI/the-orkney-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

- Accessible
- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [The Bothy - Kirkwall](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sQu7BLo8q1FJ/the-bothy-kirkwall)
- [Peedie Hostel](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-m-jQtFeCWboX/peedie-hostel)
- [Heatherlea Bed & Breakfast](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-lw6DVbl-EfJK/heatherlea-bed-and-breakfast)
- [Polrudden Guest House](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Qs9pItJwMonq/polrudden-guest-house)
- [Orkney Caravan Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-HRln8ePbAgSX/orkney-caravan-park)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mYjIQryHI6jI/the-orkney-museum/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Pickaquoy Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-I9dvrPcfjH9-/pickaquoy-centre)
- [Fossil and Heritage Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-VJ7V-fftzua9/fossil-and-heritage-centre)
- [Orkan Adventures](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-pjOeJ7jc06sX/orkan-adventures)
- [The Pier Arts Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-fYr44Jb0Pzxb/the-pier-arts-centre)
- [Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-R7xumYfBn0EG/scapa-flow-visitor-centre-and-museum)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mYjIQryHI6jI/the-orkney-museum/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is The Orkney Museum?

The Orkney Museum is in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands.

### What activities does The Orkney Museum offer?

The Orkney Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does The Orkney Museum have?

The Orkney Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near The Orkney Museum?

Experiences listed near The Orkney Museum on HolidayFox include Pickaquoy Centre, Fossil and Heritage Centre, Orkan Adventures, The Pier Arts Centre and Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum.

### How do I book The Orkney Museum?

The Orkney Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/orkney-museum.htm.


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