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Museum · Stanley, Malvina Oriental (East Falkland)
Historic Dockyard Museum
The islands' museum, in the old government dockyard on Ross Road, with farm life, maritime history, the islands' natural history and a reconstructed 1950s Antarctic hut.
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About Historic Dockyard Museum
The Historic Dockyard Museum is the museum of the Ilhas Malvinas (Falkland) and occupies the old government dockyard on Ross Road, beside Stanley's harbour. It is run by the Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust, which also cares for historic sites across the islands. The first island museum opened in 1909; after several relocations the collections were brought together at the dockyard.
The rooms show island life: tools from sheep farms, bone toys, a recreated kitchen with a turf stove, crockery and a large mechanical music box from the late 19th century. The maritime section has models, figureheads and objects from sailing ships that rounded Cape Horn, plus a room on fishing, the islands' main economic activity today.
In the natural history displays there are skeletons of marine mammals, taxidermy animals set in a coastal scene and the remains of the warrah, a fox that lived only on the islands and was driven to extinction in the 19th century. The Antarctic connection appears in the Reclus Hut, a 1950s Antarctic refuge hut reconstructed in the yard, and in the Antarctic monument beside the museum.
The museum is the right visit for a windy or rainy day and helps explain the landscape you see on excursions. Opening hours vary between summer and winter; check before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 2 hours.
Best time
On a day of strong wind or rain, or at lunchtime when cruise groups are out on excursions. Opening hours are longer in summer.
How to get there
It is on Ross Road, in the western part of central Stanley, about a 10-minute walk from the Catedral de Cristo following the waterfront.
Tip
Don’t miss going into the Reclus Hut, in the courtyard, to see how researchers lived in Antarctica. Combine it with a walk along the waterfront to the cathedral.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Historic Dockyard Museum
What can you find in the Historic Dockyard Museum?
Island farm life, maritime history, fishing, the islands' natural history, and a 1950s Antarctic hut reconstructed in the courtyard.
What is the warrah?
A fox that lived only on the Ilhas Malvinas and became extinct in the 19th century. The museum holds remains of the animal.
How long does the visit take?
One to two hours, with the Antarctic hut in the courtyard.
Is the museum open all year?
Yes, but opening hours vary between summer and winter. Check before you go.