Delve into Highland history and ancient traditions at the Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. First opened to the public in 1826, the museum has since gained a reputation for housing one of the country’s most outstanding collections of Highland artefacts. The building itself, meanwhile, has benefited from several refurbishments since the present complex was constructed in 1963, incorporating a cafe in 1982 and several new galleries in 2007, which incidentally coincided with the Year of Highland Culture. Among the attractions are exhibitions on geology and natural history, a collection of Jacobite memorabilia and Highland bagpipes and a rich programme of lunchtime talks. Learn more about the Picts and their unique carved stones, as well as the vitality of the Gaelic language. The museum is also home to a dazzling Inverness silverware collection, and brings things full circle with a display on modern Inverness. When you’re ready for a hot beverage, the Cuach Coffee Shop is the ideal place to grab a latte and – oh, go on – a slice of cake, too. As well as arts and crafts, the museum plays host to events such a theatrical performances (in the main gallery) and even musical events, such as for National Chamber Music Day.
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Address:
Castle Wynd
Inverness
IV2 3EB
Telephone:
01463 237114
Website:
www.inverness-highland.museum
Popped in on Friday with my husband and teenage daughter. The museum was great with excellent displays about Scottish history. My mum's maiden name is Stuart and there the Stuart's of Bute are our ancestors so the information relating to them was great. Particularly loved the taxidermy. Was able to see a wolf, eagle, puma and Scottish wildcat. Worth a visit. Slight niggle.. There was no aircon which it badly needed on Friday as the heat was ridiculous in there.
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Michelle B -
07-08-2018
