Stromness Museum

Established in 1837, Stromness Museum offers visitors an in depth look into the natural and maritime history of Orkney, with a number of interesting collections and displays. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, many Orcadians left the port of Stromness and joined the ships of the Hudson’s Bay Company for a new life in Canada. There is also a large display devoted to the scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow after their surrender at the end of World War 1.

The museum organises a number of fun activities for the children and the small museum shop sells souvenirs for you to remember your day out.