The Cabin Museum

About the museum

The Cabin Museum was founded in 1978 by Andy Robertson, a Shetlander who had served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. His collection of medals and wartime items grew until it no longer fitted in his house or in the shed that was the first cabin, and it moved into the large building the museum occupies today. His family continues to run it.

The collection shows Shetland's contribution to the First and Second World Wars through items, artefacts and photographs, including uniforms, weapons and supplies. It also covers the crofting, fishing and whaling heritage of the islands. The museum is open in the summer season only.

Highlights

• Wartime uniforms, weapons and supplies
• Photographs and artefacts of Shetland in both World Wars
• Crofting, fishing and whaling collections
• Family-run museum founded in 1978

Permanent exhibition

• Shetland in the World Wars – Uniforms, weapons, supplies, artefacts and photographs showing Shetland's part in both World Wars, alongside crofting, fishing and whaling items.

Founded

1978

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Shetland tourism listing reports disabled access.

Kids & families

• Baby changing facilities

A baby-changing facility is listed.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

Toilets and baby-changing facilities are listed.

Events & venue rental

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