Description
The West Highland Museum is situated opposite the tourist office in Cameron Square. Furniture, paintings and tools used in the production of whisky during the 19th century are on display including "quaichs", special bowls for drinking, and also old bottles, plus weapons, everyday objects and Highland costumes. Also look out for the documents relating to the opening of the West Highland Railway in 1894 and the celebrated conquests of Ben Nevis, notably that by Henry Alexander who in 1911 drove a Ford Model T to the summit.
Hobbies & Activities category: Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits;  Historical museum
Address
West Highland Museum
Cameron Square
Fort William PH33 6AJ
United Kingdom
Hours
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed13:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:00
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
May 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult2.00
Concession or reduced rate1.50
Child.50
All values are in local currency.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
Attractions Near West Highland Museum, Scotland, Fort William