# Westray Heritage Centre, The Orkney Isles — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Discover Orkney's island heritage through rotating displays and hands-on exhibits featuring seabird models at this compact museum in Pierowall on Westray. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/westray-heritage-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Westray Heritage Centre Pierowall, Westray [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10953622680212536076&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Gary Fisher](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100809021045746393443) **In short:** Westray Heritage Centre is a museum in The Orkney Isles, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Westray Heritage Centre Discover Orkney's island heritage through rotating displays and hands-on exhibits featuring seabird models at this compact museum in Pierowall on Westray. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 2:00 – 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 [mark munro](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103426719652612003222/reviews) ★★★★★ Interesting display of Westray life past & present Unusual gifts ranging from Sheep's wool to spiritual protection. Mary, the custodian is a wealth of knowledge about Westray, Ferry times and the people that live on the Island,with a kind,friendly manner. · via Google [Andrea Susan Campbell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106093592503950454670/reviews) ★★★★★ Visiting this great little centre on Westray is a must. Its so well layed out with island history and life. If the weather is good your visit may be quick but you will still find plenty of interesting information if the weather is poor you can extend your time to read even more. The Westray Venus is fascinating to see and hear about. · via Google [Vlad S](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115563498172696086787/reviews) ★★★★★ Tiny museum with a lot of information about Westray and Orkney. Small fair entrance fee. Would definitely recommend spending half an hour here if you're around. · via Google [David](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116597257636487872183/reviews) ★★★★★ Save an hour for the Westray Heritage Trust. Tells a fascinating story which put our visit to Westray into context and showed how we are just a mere blip in the human history of these islands. The lady on duty is delightful and shared her knowledge with us. Thank you. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x489bb3c7151193a3:0x980315caf9bafb0c!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Westray Heritage Centre, Orkney, KW17 2BZ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=59.3167112%2C-2.9906731) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (27 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **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) ★ 4.8 (27 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.westrayheritage.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01857 677414](tel:01857677414) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** The Orkney Isles **Postcode** KW17 2BZ **Plus Code** 9CFV8285+MP [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x489bb3c7151193a3:0x980315caf9bafb0c!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x489bb3c7151193a3:0x980315caf9bafb0c!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x489bb3c7151193a3:0x980315caf9bafb0c!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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Westray Heritage Centre suits all ages. ### Is Westray Heritage Centre wheelchair accessible? Westray Heritage Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Westray Heritage Centre? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Westray Heritage Centre? Call Westray Heritage Centre on +44 1857 609218. ## More near Westray Heritage Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [No 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast ★ 4.9 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/island-of-westray/hotels/no-1-broughton-bed-breakfast) - [The Reid Hall ★ 4.9 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/pierowall/hotels/the-reid-hall) - [Braeswick B&B ★ 4.7 · 12.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sanday/hotels/braeswick-b-b) ### Campsites nearby - [Chalmersquoy Campsite ★ 4.9 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/camping/chalmersquoy-campsite) - [Ayres Rock Orkney ★ 4.8 · 14.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/camping/ayres-rock-orkney) - [Ayres Rock Hostel and Campsite ★ 4.8 · 14.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/orkney/camping/ayres-rock-hostel-and-campsite) - [Ayre's Rock Hostel and Camp Site ★ 4.8 · 14.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/isle-of-sanday/camping/ayre-s-rock-hostel-and-camp-site)