BERNERA MUSEUM
OPENING HOURS
The museum is now open for the 2025 season.
Monday to Friday 12 to 4pm
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MUSEUM AND CAFE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY 19TH AND FRIDAY 20TH OF JUNE AS THERE WILL BE A WEDDING FEAST IN THE HALL.
We are closed Saturday and Sunday
For cafe and shop opening times please see Cafe page on this site.
Out of season visits can be booked by emailing us at
berneramuseum1@gmail.com with at least a weeks notice.
Postcode for the Museum is HS2 9LT
Latest update 9/6/25
ADMISSION DETAILS FOR YOUR VISIT
Come Check Us Out
Bernera Museum entrance charges for 2025
Adults £2.00
Children under 12 free
Membership of Bernera Historical Society is available for £5 per person per year at the museum or by emailing berneramuseum1@gmail.com for a Standing Order form.
GETTING HERE
From Stornoway take the A859 in the direction of Tarbert. After 7 miles, at Leurbost, turn right onto A858 following signs for Bernera and Uig. After a further 8 miles, at Garynahine, turn left onto B8011 for 3 miles. Turn right onto B8059 for Bernera and continue on for 6 miles.
From Tarbert take the A859 in the direction of Stornoway. After 30 miles at Leurbost turn left onto A858 following the signs for Bernera and Uig, as above.
For the Iron Age House follow the road north past the Community Centre and the brown signs to Bosta.
A public bus service between Bernera and Stornoway is available, for details see https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/.../public-transport/bus-services
For a map see icon at top of page.
The new Bernera Bridge is now fully open and all vehicles can cross to the island. The old Bernera Bridge is still open for you to walk across the Atlantic.
Postcode for the Museum is HS2 9LT
Postcode for the Iron Age House is HS2 9LZ
ACCESSIBILITY
Assess to the Community Center is via a gentle ramp (see picture above) suitable for wheelchairs and those with mobility concerns.
The Museum is on the ground floor and all on one level, the cafe is also on the same level, and both fully accessible.
The Museum and disabled toilets are to the left with the cafe to the right from the main entrance.
Seating is available in the Museum as well in the area just outside.
To contact us please email direct to berneramusum1@gmail.com
If you would like to contact by phone please call 01851 612331 when the museum is open.