Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Museum | Inverness | Scotland | United Kingdom

Cultural center in Inverness

The Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a fascinating cultural center celebrating the history and heritage of the Scottish Highlands, as well as the artistic development of the region. The museum offers a diverse collection ranging from archaeological finds from the area to artworks by local and nationally renowned artists.

Exhibitions on Highland history

The museum's exhibitions include both permanent collections and temporary displays that shed light on the local history, culture, and nature of the Highlands. A particular focus is on the history of Inverness, brought to life through artifacts, photographs, and stories. This includes exhibits on the history of Scottish clans, the Iron Age, and the development of Inverness over the centuries.

Artistic development of the region

The art galleries of the museum provide a varied insight into the region's art scene, featuring a mix of traditional and modern works. Visitors will find paintings as well as crafts by artists from the local area and other parts of the country.

Tours at Inverness Museum

The museum also actively contributes to cultural education by organizing regular events, workshops, and tours. Additionally, there is a café lounge where visitors can relax, as well as a museum shop offering local art and souvenirs.

Contact details

Web

https://www.highlifehighland.com

Phone

+441349781730

Address

Castle Wynd

IV2 3EB Inverness

Map view

Opening hours

Sunday	--
Monday	--
Tuesday	12:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	12:00 - 16:00
Thursday	12:00 - 16:00
Friday	11:00 - 16:00
Saturday	11:00 - 16:00

Reviews

1145 Reviews

Barham Abdulrahman

26.01.2025

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is one of the must-visit places in Inverness. You can experience and learn about various historical stories. The staff are friendly, polite, and excellent at guiding visitors. I visited with my family, and even the kids were very happy. If you're ever in Inverness, be sure to visit this museum and art gallery.

hespenal

28.11.2024

Our three day tour of Inverness lead us to this venue. A very engaging exhibition of history ancient to modern. Including a small art exhibition. Contains a cafe and accessible facilities. A genuinely accessible for all venue that should not be over looked. Entry is free so put it on your must see list. If you can, make a donation and if you are a uk tax payer be sure to gift aid.

Andy Ireland

22.11.2024

A great visit. Lots of local history

Jacquie Ireland

18.11.2024

Interesting museum. Well worth a visit 👍

Jane Ironside

22.01.2022

Very interesting

Cookies For Pandas

15.11.2024

Loved this museum, very interactive which I always enjoy. Played a viking game which was fun, may buy the boardgame. I recommend going here if you enjoy historical information

Helen Sanderson

02.11.2024

Delicious soup from the cafe, very lovely and enthusiastic chef. I also enjoyed the museum, but the five stars is for the soup 🍲

Bryan FOWKES

31.10.2024

Nice place, steeped in history and a great cafe serving lovely food, pleasant and helpful staff....what's not to like...free entry, donate if you want to.

Neil Wallace

31.10.2024

Something for everyone. Geology, art, wildlife, culture, politics.... A wee gem!

victoras gian

30.10.2024

I recently visited the Inverness Museum, and it was a delightful experience. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the history,the culture and the wildlife of the Highlands.The female barista was very friendly and made great coffee!!!

Spyridon Dendrinos Ziakas

29.10.2024

Nice small, but informative museum. The blonde female barista was especially friendly and helpful 🙂

Loes Heerkens

26.10.2024

Nice informative displays

Grace Hewett

22.10.2024

It's a nice little place. Wheel chair access and also alot of activities around for children to do around the other exhibits.

martin sutherland

18.10.2024

Interesting and varied . Well worth a visit

Huub

03.10.2024

Leuk museum over de lokale omgeving. Aardig groot en gave dieren collectie. Medewerkers zijn vriendelijk en cafe is ook goed. Niet te duur. Entree is gratis.

Philip Black

02.10.2024

Small but good exhibits and a nice range of hands-on activities. Donations only.

missail

28.09.2024

Nice collection with extra stimulation in the form of games or touching objects. Thorough representation of the land's history. Entrance is free with an option to donate

Justin Garner

25.09.2024

A must-see museum if visiting Inverness.

Philippe Allard

22.09.2024

Très belle collection. Mérite qu'on s'y attarde.

Nicola Almond

15.09.2024

Well worth a visit, lots to see and a cafe

Amelie Bourgault

12.09.2024

Petite musé mais tres intéressant losque je suis passer il y avait une exposition sur une artiste de la region tres interessant gratuit en plus