# Kirbuster Museum, The Orkney Isles — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmhouse museum in Birsay, where visitors can explore authentic island heritage while enjoying picnic grounds and an onsite restaurant. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/kirbuster-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Kirbuster Museum Birsay [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6835000368192426541&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Kirbuster Farm Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114475130924600549985) **In short:** Kirbuster Museum is a museum in The Orkney Isles, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 170 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Kirbuster Museum Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmhouse museum in Birsay, where visitors can explore authentic island heritage while enjoying picnic grounds and an onsite restaurant. ## What's nearby - Kirbuster Golf Course next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 1:00 – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Simon Rixon](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113719092848295025412/reviews) ★★★★★ A must visit. Excellent small museum with a dwelling showing remote rural Orkney life from the 1600s to the 1960s. Small details make it, like some spectacles left on a mantlepiece, original pictures and books. The fire's lit each day burning peat, smoke goes out through the hole in the roof. 100% authentic complete with a garden (and strangely a putting green!), the guide made the visit, very helpful and friendly. Small shop with local craft items to buy, toilets and plenty of parking. Free entry, they'd welcome a small donation. · via Google [Sam Palmer](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116167996751368013729/reviews) ★★★★★ Just lovely. An unexpected find and a rare opportunity to step back in time. So much to see, it gives a good idea of what it was like in the past. Entry by donation, but do give something keep this special place going. · via Google [Cale](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100364043667467695371/reviews) ★★★★★ A wonderful portrait of farmhouse life over the last 400-500 years, this museum is a bit off the beaten path. Unlike other similar museums, you are able to walk through and touch all the items, which is pretty special. Very interesting, and absolutely worth the detour. There's no price for entry, although a 5£ donation per person is suggested. There's a cute small gift store as well. If all that isn't enough to convince you, there's a small mini putt course on the lawn! · via Google [Elaine Willmore](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105585197458276756791/reviews) ★★★★★ Wonderful little farm museum giving real insights as to how folk lived and farmed in the last few centuries. Friendly helpful staff and little shop and some north Ronaldsay sheep too! Recommended. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x489a5767a49a8777:0x5edacc9f19c6122d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this farm museum offers an authentic glimpse into rural Orkney life from the 1600s to the 1960s, featuring original artifacts and peat fires. They also highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the small shop with local craft items. Guests appreciate the free entry, with donations welcomed, and the convenient parking and clean restrooms. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Kirbuster Farm Museum, Hundland Road, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2LR [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=59.1097808%2C-3.2532837) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (170 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** The Orkney Isles [More attractions in The Orkney Isles](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions) ★ 4.9 (170 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/kirbuster-museum.htm?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01856 771268](tel:01856771268) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** The Orkney Isles **Postcode** KW17 2LR **Plus Code** 9CFR4P5W+WM [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x489a5767a49a8777:0x5edacc9f19c6122d!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x489a5767a49a8777:0x5edacc9f19c6122d!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x489a5767a49a8777:0x5edacc9f19c6122d!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near The Orkney Isles Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Kirbuster Museum? 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