Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
Explore Scottish history and discover how the highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Have the opportunity to get face to face with a pine marten and scratch a badger's belly. Experience Highland contemporary art and crafts and unlock a medieval chest - or just have a cup of tea.
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is part of The Highland Council's Education, Culture and Sport Service. It is situated in the historic centre of the city at the foot of the Castle hill.
Inverness' first museum was opened in 1826 by the 'Northern Institute for the Promotion of Science and Literature'. Its collections were inherited by the current museum, which was founded on the current site in 1880. The exhibitions begin on the ground floor with geology and natural history as well as the rich archaeological heritage of the Highlands.
The displays continue on the first floor, now accessible by lift, with the more recent history of the Highlands. Here you will find Jacobite memorabilia, Inverness silverware, authentic Highland weapons and bagpipes.
The first floor exhibition area features a changing programme of temporary exhibitions. The Museum offers a great deal more than just exhibitions and displays, with a programme of lunchtime talks, recitals as well as activities for children and adults. A room is available for meetings of up to 30 people.
COLLECTIONS
From an armlet to a zoomorphic buckle, our collection contains a huge range of material representing the diverse culture and history of Inverness and the HIghlands. Our collections feature geology, wildlife, archaeology and history and include fine art and crafts. Everything has a connection with the Highlands, and was made, used or collected here.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Hours:
The Museum is open
Monday - Saturday
(10am to 5pm)
MUSEUM COFFEE SHOP
Why not drop into Cuach Coffee Shop, our new cafe for tea, coffee, light snacks and delicious soups and baking. Open Monday – Saturday 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
There are two parking spaces close to the museum entrance, reserved for people who have difficulty with the approach to the building, and there is a dropped kerb at the main door.
Address:
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Wynd,
Inverness
IV2 3EB