The Orkney Wireless Museum

23/05/2026

Museum volunteer, Jan, was pleased to welcome Timmy Mallett yesterday. Her daughter grew up during his days on television and thought he was great. He said he could always laugh.
On looking round the museum he commented that he was proud to have been around through the "golden years of radio" at a time when reading the Radio Times was essential.

27/04/2026

We were joined at HMS Tern yesterday by the Young Archaeologist Club during their visit to HMS Tern for some Morse code fun and a look at our replica Lancaster bomber wireless operator's station.

27/04/2026

https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/04/26/voices-from-scapa-gathering-the-stories/

Throughout May 2026, Scapa Flow Museum, Lyness, Hoy is looking for contributions from the public to take part in ‘Voices From Scapa Story Month’ – a month-long initiative dedicate…

29/03/2026

The museum is now open until October 3rd 2026
Monday to Saturday 10am until 4pm.
We hope you can visit us.

17/12/2025

The museum is proud to have been asked to display the 2025 Christmas Day Men's Ba in our window. Made by Danny Bain, it has been donated and will be thrown up by Graham Brough.
The museum is housed in the former business premises of John T Miller, a stalwart family of Ba supporters.

02/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year from us all at Orkney Wireless Museum

03/10/2025

The museum is now closed for the season. Thanks to everyone who visited us this summer. And, again, huge thanks go to all our volunteers who make everything possible. We look forward to opening next April, meeting and chatting to visitors.

11/09/2025

Nicol Manson sits in the museum's replica Lancaster bomber wireless operator's station which he build for us.
It is currently in the care of HMS Tern.

11/05/2025

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/6743897/orkney-wireless-museum-audio-artefacts/

The premises are small, but here's a treasure trove for those who like radios, TVs, gramophones, cassettes and other communication tools.

05/04/2025

We are happy to have furry visitors. Lily and Bueller even feature on our fridge magnets.