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Croft House Museum
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#1 of 6 Museums in Mainland
"Wonderfully simple and authentic croft house only improved by a charming and knowledgeable
curator
who entertained is with a song sung in Shetland dialect."
"Well preserved, traditional croft house
museum
similar to those on Orkney and the Outer Hebrides."
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Shetland Museum and Archives
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#2 of 6 Museums in Mainland
"This excellent
museum
tells the history of the Shetland Islands, beginning with their geological formation and continuing with pre-history, gradually progressing through traditional crofting and fishing to the mod..."
"The museum is modern, cool and contemporary and very well laid out Great thought has been given to all the many aspects of life in Shetland, its history, its
geology
, flora and fauna, the culture and its industries."
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Scalloway Museum
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#3 of 6 Museums in Mainland
"Excellent local
museum
, packed with lots of information and items about the history of Scalloway from geology, prehistory through fishing to the Shetland Bus during the war."
"But the museum has much more to offer than one story and houses excellent displays on the role of fishing and seafaring in Shetland history as well as a look at the people and
geography
of the Scalloway area, An e..."
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Tangwick Haa Museum
78
#4 of 6 Museums in Mainland
"I discovered a gem of a
museum
with an eclectic collection of items from the island, but my main joy was in talking to the custodian, whose friendliness and knowledge made the visit very memorable."
"This is a model for both preserving local history for future generations as well as informing visitors of the
culture
of the area."
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Shetland Textile Museum
72
#5 of 6 Museums in Mainland
"This is huge love in a small space: you cannot fail to to be awed by the skills
on display
and the reverence shown for the wonderfully talented makers and "making" history of the islands."
"There is also an excellent cafe in the
museum
, a good thing because it takes hours to appreciate the
Museum
which is completely accessible and uses fascinating scenographic reconstructions to tell the stories."
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Quendale Water Mill
47
#6 of 6 Museums in Mainland
"We were the only visitors that morning, and met a delightful volunteer caretaker - bought some handmade, wool hats, and enjoyed a
self-guided tour
of the mill."
"It is a lovely
visitors
destination, with excellent exhibits and all the tools of the profession as well as other tools used in the agriculture of the period."
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What are the best places for museums in Mainland?
These places are best for museums in Mainland:
Shetland Museum and Archives
Croft House Museum
Scalloway Museum
Shetland Textile Museum
Tangwick Haa Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Mainland for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Mainland:
Croft House Museum
Shetland Museum and Archives
Scalloway Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Mainland for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Mainland:
Croft House Museum
Shetland Museum and Archives
Scalloway Museum
Tangwick Haa Museum
Shetland Textile Museum
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