Nairn Museum
Independent museum in Viewfield House, Nairn, on the history of the town and Nairnshire, from Fishertown to the battles of Auldearn and Culloden.
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About the museum
Nairn Museum was founded in 1858 and is one of the oldest museums in the Scottish Highlands. It is based in Viewfield House, a classic Regency-era building in the heart of the town, and celebrates the history and culture of Nairn and Nairnshire.
The collection ranges from archives to artefacts and reflects local industries, maritime traditions and everyday life. The galleries cover the maritime heritage of Fishertown, the farming roots of the area and the natural landscape of Nairnshire. A military room tells the stories of the battles that shaped the area, from Auldearn and Culloden to the two World Wars.
The museum is an independent charity and a company limited by guarantee, and it is an Accredited Museum. It is run by a single curator-manager and a team of volunteers, receives a small grant from the Highland Council and depends largely on donations. Essential building maintenance is under way, and some galleries are temporarily closed.
Highlights
- Maritime heritage and the culture of Fishertown
- Farming and natural history of Nairnshire
- Military room on Auldearn, Culloden and the World Wars
- Regency-era Viewfield House
Permanent exhibitions
- Fishertown and maritime heritage – Nairn's maritime history told through the distinctive culture of the Fishertown community.
- Farming and the landscape of Nairnshire – The farming roots and natural beauty of the area.
- Military room – The battles that shaped Nairn, from Auldearn and Culloden to the two World Wars.
- Founded
- 1858
- Operated by
- Nairn Museum (independent charity)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Entry is by donation: the museum is independent and depends on donations to stay open.
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