Orkney Museum Tours

If you're looking for some mental stimulation, don't miss Orkney Museum. Whether it's history, traditions or cultural practices, you'll find lots of inspiring displays to keep your mind active here.

You'll find this collection of historical artifacts in Kirkwall. Once you've done all you can at Orkney Museum, check out nearby Balfour Castle, Highland Park Distillery, and St. Magnus Cathedral.

Popular places to visit

St. Magnus Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a cemetery

St. Magnus Cathedral

5/5(9 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Bishop\'s Palace featuring a ruin, heritage elements and a castle

Bishop's Palace

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Bishop's Palace
Earl\'s Palace which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins

Earl's Palace

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Earl's Palace

Orkney Wireless Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Orkney Wireless Museum

Highland Park Distillery

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

Highland Park Distillery

Scapa Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scapa Beach during your trip to Kirkwall? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Scapa Beach

Best Lodging Options Near Orkney Museum

The Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel
3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel
Albert Hotel
3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Albert Hotel
The Shore
The Shore
3 out of 5
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Shore
The Orkney Hotel
The Orkney Hotel
3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
2 out of 5
Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Royal Oak Guest House
Royal Oak Guest House
3 out of 5
Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Royal Oak Guest House
Castleyards Apartment 12
Castleyards Apartment 12
3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards, Kirkwall, Scotland
Castleyards Apartment 12
Grainbank Mews
Grainbank Mews
3 out of 5
Grainbank House, Kirkwall, Scotland
Grainbank Mews
Castleyards Apartment 1
Castleyards Apartment 1
3 out of 5
1 West Castle Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
Castleyards Apartment 1
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