Wick Heritage Museum

20/06/2026

If you are planning the Wick Lifeboat Harbour Day today you are in for a great afternoon of fun and entertainment. Lots to see and do and all in a great cause. Hop onto the Isabella Fortuna for a look around this unique historical fishing vessel. If in need of a sit down and a coffee/baking pop into our tent, you will get a warm welcome.

18/06/2026

Planning a visit to Wick on Saturday for RNLI Harbour Day ? Why not include a visit to the museum. Just a minutes walk from the harbour. Learn about the herring fishing industry in Wick and lots more. See you Saturday .

17/06/2026

Brilliant visit from Wick Noss primary P2/3 in the museum this morning. Great to see children interested in the local heritage and great fun was had finding the hidden “red herring” and going back to school from long ago. If you have a school class that would like to visit get in touch.

11/06/2026

One of the many displays in the museum shows a traditional box bed which was commonly used on crofts/farms as well as in bustling harbour towns such as Wick. If a herring girl was lucky she may have stayed in a room like this whilst working in the town. This was a posh box bed, it has doors !
North Coast 500 - NC500
John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier

04/06/2026

One of the many exhibits in our Fishing Hall section in the museum. Pop in and learn all about the herring industry in the town.
John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
North Coast 500 - NC500

29/05/2026

21/05/2026

Wonderful visit from Thrumster Primary School pupils this morning. Very well behaved but showed a lot of interest in the museum exhibits and asked lots of questions. Thank you for visiting. If any other school/class would like a visit please get in touch.

20/05/2026

One of the many display rooms in the museum. This is a Parlour which was often the best room in the house and only really used for special visitors. Why not come in and see it for yourself.

14/05/2026

Great visit last evening from Thrumster WI members. If your local group/association would like a tour please get in touch. We will try and accommodate tours outwith our normal opening hours where possible.

10/05/2026

One of our many displays is the classroom from a time when slates were the tablet of the day. You might spot the infamous belts on the teachers desk. The desks etc came from the school on Stroma.