Current exhibitions
22 Jul 2025 to 30 Sep 2026
Shoogly Holm update: June 2026
Shoogly Holm artist Jenny Pope came to Stromness in April 2026 along with her freshly created floating sculpture ready to launch.
25 Apr 2026 to 17 Apr 2027
Sea Stories brings together objects which have rarely been on public display before, either from our Museum stores or loaned from elsewhere, to explore Orkney’s deep-rooted maritime connections.
Online exhibition
An introduction to some of the fascinating, spectacular, and sometimes rare marine organisms which live on and around the wrecks of Scapa Flow.
Online exhibition
Discover the stories surrounding the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow in 1919, and learn about those who salvaged the vessels afterwards.
More events
1 Jun 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
2.00pm on Tue and 10.30am on Wed
£20.00 per person
Enjoy an exclusive tour guided by one of the Museum team. Connect with people from our past through the stories behind the artefacts.
26 Jun 2026 to 21 Aug 2026
Varies
Booking Fee applies
The Shoreline Rambles connect the Museum's natural history collection with the Stromness shoreline.
22 Jul 2026
10:00 to 12:00
Free
A family-friendly workshop with artist Jenny Pope in Stromness Library.
25 Jul 2026
10am and 1pm
Booking Fee applies
Get a unique view of Orkney from the comfort of a dry suit. Help us record our local marine wildlife and learn about ocean conservation.
25 Jul 2026 to 16 Aug 2026
Normal opening hours
Free with museum entry
Kids and their families are invited on a very special adventure at Stromness Museum this summer holiday to the Magic Faraway Tree!
