The West Highland Museum is the principal cultural attraction in Fort William itself, occupying a fine 18th-century building on the main square. The collection covers the natural history, archaeology, and social history of Lochaber, from Bronze Age axe-heads to Jacobite memorabilia and a comprehensive display on the West Highland Railway.
The Jacobite material is the highlight — relics from the 1745 rebellion, including a kilt, a sgian-dubh, and the famous anamorphic portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Entry is free and a stop here is the obvious thing to do on a rainy afternoon.