Friendly and free. The current exhibition on the recent discovery of a Neolithic settlement is interesting and the explanations are well written.

This small museum has a good collection of Orkney archaeology and history. It's just across the road from the cathedral so easy to visit. We were lucky to catch the exhibition on the latest excavations at the Ness of Brodgar which have revealed a hitherto unknown ritual complex from the Bronze age. also ther are Pictish stones and some viking... More

Well displayed and quite informative. Covers all periods of history from neolithic to the present. Good for all ages and interests.

There can be few towns as small as Kirkwall with such an all encompassing museum. It is a great credit to the Trustees and staff.

I have never particularly enjoyed museums, but I decided to stop by the Orkney Museum to get out of the rain and kill some time while in Kirkwall. I was very pleasantly surprised, and ended up enjoying myself quite a bit. The displays really span all of Orkney's history, and do so in a well-organised and interesting way. Definitely worth... More

I had read about Orkney before I visited there, but was constantly amazed and excited by the extraordinary length of history that pervades Orkney. From neolithic times to the VIkings to the Scots and to the present day. The museum provides a tabloid of history in a very interesting set of displays and with explanations to assist. I have been... More

everywhere you turn in Orkney history is there staring back at you. this is a wonderful place to start off a trip because you can get an idea of all of the historic things that orkney has to offer then you can explore from there

A well presented and preserved, interesting collection of Orkney history and artefacts.

Very interesting museum, well laid out, with a wealth of information. Allow half a day as there is so much to see. It is conveniently situated over the road from St Magnus' cathedral.