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Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Castle Wynd, Inverness, Scotland
146-323-7114
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Ranked #2 of 9 shopping in Inverness
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Art Galleries
Description: This museum combines fine art with historical and natural artifacts to give visitors a more complete picture of Inverness's complex history.
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We are museum buffs and this was a nice museum - not great, but there was some interesting pieces related to Scottish history. We had the place to ourselves. More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Tucked behind The tourist information centre is a very well laid out Museum and Art Gallery. We had a lovely greeting from the staff at the front desk. I asked a question to the gentleman who unfortunately did not know the answer, so promptly went to find the lady who did know, very informative, very friendly. Well worth having a... More

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infoking
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Tucked away behind the visitor centre, we at last found the museum, and quite a gem it proved to be. Arranged on the upper floors of a modern building, it contains an electric mix of modern current art exhibitions and artefacts from the locality . It's worth looking out for a tiny Turner watercolour, quite wonderful. The curators were polite... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Stopped here for a quick snack. Lovely homemade soup and home baking served by friendly staff More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Well laid out town museum, covering a whole range of local history. There's also a small art gallery but the museum is the most interesting part. Right next to the castle and Tourist Information Centre. More

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Bristol, Tennessee
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The wife has become a "Pict-omaniac" and had to see the Pictish carved stones at this museum. The museum is well-organized and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Tons of information on the geology of the area, as well as on archaeological work in the area. Recommend highly. More

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Portree, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I loved this museum - all very good about the local geology of the area (which is really what Scotland is all about - stone and water), great natural history with stuffed animals that you could touch - yay!!! and to top it off a Féileadh Mòr - a full kilt that you can try on and then take a... More

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Cheshire
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

It was interesting and one of the only indoor attractions in Inverness. More

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WARRINGTON
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Hidden away behind the town Hall with no signs that I could see. Entrance itself approached amongst the bins. A dominant entrance from the river with a big sign would be good if possible. Once inside 2 floors - free - items are well displayed and interesting . Helpful staff. plenty for kids to do. Lift wasn't working - oh... More

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Broadford, Isle of Skye
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Well set out and visually beautiful, this facility is poorly used, but it should be on every visitors itinerary. It is just behind the Tourism office but not promoted by them, shame. More

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