Learn about Scottish history and discover how the Highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Experience Highland contemporary art and crafts – or just browse around before enjoying a cup of tea in Cobbs Tea House, which is now bigger and brighter. Our shop has also been extended and offers a wider selection of quality gifts.
Our winter opening hours are: Tuesday – Thursday 12.00-16.00, Friday-Saturday 11.00-16.00. So why not come along and see what exhibitions and events we have on this season.
Explore exciting stories from the past and learn about the people, environment and traditions of the Highlands at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
Explore the historic city of Inverness with a visit to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Situated right in the historic centre of the city at the foot of the Castle hill, the museum is a treasure trove of artifacts relating to the history of Highland Scotland.
Inverness' first museum was opened in 1826, since then the museum has undergone a number of transformations, most recently in 2007, when the building was extensively refurbished with a range of new displays and visitor facilities.
The exhibitions begin on the ground floor with geology and natural history as well as the rich archaeological heritage of the Highlands. Continue upstairs to discover the more recent history of the Highlands. Here you will find Jacobite memorabilia, Inverness silverware, authentic Highland weapons and bagpipes. The museum offers a great deal more than just exhibitions and displays, with a programme of lunchtime talks, workshops,recitals as well as activities for children and adults.
The Art Gallery hosts an exciting programme of local fine art and craft exhibitions, with a variety of changing featured artists.
The Cobbs Tea House is the perfect place to stop off for a spot of lunch or tea/coffee and a cake.
Access
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery has a private disabled parking bay at the entrance. This space is available to visitors of the museum on a first come first served basis. We do have enough space at the entrance for you to drop off visitors and there is paid on street parking on Castle Street.
We have a lift in our entrance foyer which gives access to all our galleries, cafe, shop and toilets.
There is no other parking at the museum but there are car parks available within walking distance:- Inverness Cathedral Car Park, Rose Street Car Park and Eastgate Centre Car Park.
Latest Reviews
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Giusepp Geer
21 Jun 2018
4.0
Parking: 4.0
Accessibility: 3.0
Toilets: 4.0
Staff: 5.0
Read All ReviewsOn arriving of the museum the staff is very, very helpful and attentive. Parking is not the best, to be honest, there is only one disabled parking space at the entry. If you are in a wheelchair you either need strong arms or someone who is able to push you up the hill and does not let go on the way back, as the hill to the entrance is very steep. Inside is a lift which is okay for a normal wheelchair. Although the museum is free I would urge everyone to leave a donation to keep the place going. Great and accessible visit.