What's On

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.

As well as lots of memorabilia, we have video clips, with thanks to the BBC, of Robert Robertson and Callum MacColl!

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

From now until the end of October 2025

Friends & Volunteer event ...

This is an exclusive event, to be held in person at the museum, for our Friends and Members of the museum, plus our Volunteer team.

There will an exciting announcement and the opportunity to see first hand some recently acquired artefacts for the collection.

More details will be available soon, so become a Friend of the museum to come along.

Wednesday 5 November

Online event ...

We are delighted to present an online Winter talk by guest speaker Peter Pininski.

Peter has lectured on the Stuarts for many institutions and is the author of various publications. His most recent being Bonnie Prince Charlie - His Life, Family, Legend, published by National Museums Scotland in 2022.

This talk concerns newly discovered letters relating to the exiled Stuarts, written by their most trusted confidant. They cast new light on the years following 1745 and the dynasty’s last members.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Jacobite collection

Thursday 6 November - 6pm (UK time)

Online event ...

It is a pleasure to offer an online talk, by Professor Edward Corp.

The talk will consider the Jacobite Orders of the Garter and the Thistle, and discuss their significance in understanding the French and Italian portraits of the exiled Stuarts and their supporters.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Jacobite collection

Wednesday 17 November - 6pm (UK time)

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