What's On

As part of Archaeology Month ...

Discover Glen Turret

Community event ...

Join us to explore the historic area around Glen Turret.

This event is free of charge, although donations would be appreciated to help us fundraise for our redevelopment project.

You do need to register for a ticket to help us with numbers coming along to take part.

Temporary exhibition ...

In celebration of the Royal National MOD coming back to Fort William for 2025, we are delighted to display a temporary exhibition to showcase the history of Lochaber MODs.

Come along and see for yourself how the MOD has evolved into the spectacle it is today!

Mòdan Abrach : Lochaber Mòds

From now until the end of October 2025

Beginners Gaelic classes
Look out for new dates in 2026

Community event ...

Seeking a new challenge?

Come along to one of our courses to learn the basics of the Gaelic language.

The cost of the course has been subsidised by funding from
Bord Na Gaidhlig.

You can book your place on the next course when dates are released or alternatively email us to join the waitlist on
community@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk

History Haven

We have launched regular History Haven sessions at the
West Highland Museum, and your children are all more than welcome to come along!

Take a fun trip back in time, with our Community and Learning Officer, to explore varied history and heritage topics on each visit.

Children's Activities

Date - first Saturday of each month
Time - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue - West Highland Museum

Become a Friend of the West Highland Museum

Support us ...

Friends of the West Highland Museum is a programme designed to help support the museum in it's aims to share our Highland culture throughout the world. By investing in membership you will be helping us in our curatorial work, the redevelopment of our museum building to make it more accessible and much, much more.

We look forward to you joining us very soon ...

Share your spare time with your local museum

You don't have to be a history expert to join us, you just need to have a few spare hours, a passion for supporting a local organisation and a warm welcome to share with our visitors.


Pop into the museum or contact us using the email below to have a chat about what's involved and the exciting future plans for the museum.


Email volunteer@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk with any questions

Volunteer recruitment

The Lost Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie

Believed to be the famous lost Highlander Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie, this portrait was thought to have been painted in Scotland in 1745/6. It is on public display for the very first time since its identification by Dr Bendor Grosvenor.

ADMISSION: Free. Donations welcome

TO BOOK: No booking required

EXHIBITION

Our Museum Guided Tour

Ongoing

Are you a group of 10 or more? Join one of our expert volunteer guides for a tour of the museum. Guided tours are subject to the availability of our guides.

ADMISSION: Contact us for group prices (under 18s free)

BOOKING essential. Email info@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk to enquire.

Tour