Step into the past and experience life in the Scottish Highlands as it was lived from the 1700s through to the mid 1900s century. Wander through our unique open-air museum, home to over 35 carefully reconstructed historical buildings. Discover how Highland communities worked, learned, and spent their leisure time, and immerse yourself in the traditions and stories that shaped this remarkable region.
That's a wrap for 2025!
We are now closed until 1 April 2026 so we hope you can join us then! If you did visit us in 2025 we would love to hear all about your visit. Complete our visitor survey to tell us what you think.
That's a wrap for 2025!
We are now closed until 1 April 2026 so we hope you can join us then! If you did visit us in 2025 we would love to hear all about your visit. Complete our visitor survey to tell us what you think.
Explore Highland Folk Museum
Cafè
Enjoy homemade cakes, light lunches and hot drinks in our cosy, family‑friendly museum café.
Gift shop
Discover unique Highland crafts, books and souvenirs inspired by traditional life and local heritage.
Kirk's Store Sweetie Shop
Step back in time and choose traditional sweets from jars in our authentic old‑fashioned shop.
Available for hire
Am Fasgadh
Well equipped facilities for holding meetings, conferences and courses.
Heritage & local links
Explore useful heritage and local area links offering ways to discover history and communities nearby.
Contact us
Find the right contact at the Highland Folk Museum, including general enquiries, curatorial support, and operations contacts.
Complete our survey
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History
Discover the Highland Folk Museum’s rich history, from early beginnings to its unique living heritage.
Explore
Explore our interactive map to step inside historic buildings and immerse yourself in Highland history.
Highland Folk Museum blog
Explore diverse museum blogs sharing research, stories, behind‑the‑scenes insights, and discoveries from our collections.
Dogs
Well‑behaved on‑lead dogs are welcome outdoors, with guidance ensuring safe, respectful visits for all visitors.
Museum collections
Explore diverse museum collections showcasing local history, agriculture, crafts, buildings, archives and cultural heritage.
Donate to Highland Folk Museum
Donations play a vital part in helping us maintain and improve our wonderful visitor attractions and the activities we offer.
Opening times
Highland Folk Museum is currently closed for the winter. We will reopen on 1 April 2026.
The museum is a short walk from Newtonmore village.
We’re on National Cycle Route 7. Cycle racks are available in our car park.
Regular bus and train services run to Newtonmore. Check timetables at Scottish Citylink, National Express, or ScotRail.
Easily accessible from the A9. From Inverness, Perth, or Fort William, follow signs for Newtonmore and look for the museum at the north end of the village.
Car parking is available on site.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Level access from entrance to reception
- Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant
- Level access to main entrance
- Partial wheelchair access
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
- Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Additional accessibility information:
For detailed access information, please see our external accessibility guides:
