Abbey Museum

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
Apr 1st, 2023

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait More
Jan 22nd, 2023

amazing place to relax in the sun
Apr 19th, 2022

I've visited Iona Abbey Museum many times and it is my favourite (manmade) place in all Scotland. The collection of stone crosses and grave slabs connects the visitor both to the ancient Celtic church and the Lords of the Isles, and is all the better for being modest in size, housed alongside the abbey church and cemetery from which most of the exhibits came, and within sight and sound of the sea--as opposed to in a huge urban museum or exhibition. I have not been since the revamp and hope that the exhibits have not been swamped with arty lighting--because the natural stone colour has its own aesthetic. I also think it would be ideal to place replicas of the main items in their original positions in the open air. On one visit years ago there was some washing on a line (and unless I'm mis-remembering) even some chickens nearby. Far from detracting from the place's appeal, their quirkiness added to its charm!
Jul 30th, 2021

Very good experience, beautifully rebuilt abbey, very nice location and full of history, highly recommend to visit it
Nov 13th, 2020