Set on the waterfront, within a restored 19th century dock, the Shetland Museum and Archives is the starting point for anyone who wants to know more about Shetland. With over 3000 artefacts encompasing all aspects of Shetland’s heritage and culture and an archive facility offering access to a wealth of local history material, it introduces Shetland’s story and provides a gateway to other local sites of interest. There is also a cafe restaurant, auditorium, learning and research rooms, temporary exhibition space and shop. Other facilities include an historic boat building shed and a three storey boat hall with suspended boats.