Discover some of the finest Viking treasures in the British Isles, temporary exhibitions and spectacular galleries featuring artworks and museum collections unique to the Isle of Man.
Come and explore our tardis of time – from the stone age to the modern era, with interactive displays and films throughout the site. With more Viking silver per sq km than England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, head straight to our Viking Gallery to be immersed in the Island’s rich Viking and Celtic heritage. If the natural world is of interest, make your way to the Natural History Gallery.
The National Art Gallery contains work from a number of famous artists including Archibald Knox, William Hoggatt and John Miller Nicholson. Wartime internment is represented, including some amazing artworks by talented artists.
The contents of the Manx Museum reveal stories about how we have grown as a nation and also provide a constant source of inspiration for each new generation. By exploring this diverse collection with curiosity and wonder we can understand who we are, where we came from, where we live and where we are going.
There is also our National Library and well stocked archives for those visitors keen to explore the Island’s history further (open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm).
For a special keepsake from your visit, or to purchase gifts to take home, there is a well-stocked gift shop within the Museum, or you can order online at manxnationalheritage.im/shop. 100% of profits from your purchase supports our charity’s work, conserving, protecting and promoting the culture and heritage of the Isle of Man.
Open daily 9.30am – 4.30pm
Quiet Times – during non-school holidays our quieter times at the Manx Museum are generally between 9.30am & 11.30am every day except Saturdays
Our Library & Archives open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm; closed Bank Holidays
Bay Room Café temporarily closed
FREE – £10 average donation
Children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult
Address: Kingswood Grove, Douglas, IM1 3LY
Phone: +44 (0) 1624 648000
What Three Words: visit.sums.gentle
Transport: Buses 3, 3A, 22, 22H, 25, 25H
Horse Tram Broadway Stop, Manx Electric Railway and Steam Railway Douglas stops
Drone Policy: The flying of drones is not permitted at the Manx Museum
Here are some useful FAQ’s
The museum is accessible by taking the lift to level 8 of Chester Street Car Park and walking across the adjacent footbridge. Access is also available via Crellin’s Hill, although this is a steep walk and via the Garden Entrance at the bottom of Crellin’s Hill. 3 disabled parking spaces are also available immediately outside the museum entrance, with level access into the museum.
If you are visiting an event due to be held at the iMuseum, please note the building is located further along Kingswood Grove, next to the Kingswood Honda building.
The Museum features the Isle of Man’s first publicly accessible Changing Place toilet, offering safe and clean toilet facilities for people with multiple and complex disabilities.
The facility includes:
Designed with the input of the Changing Places Consortium, disabled people and their carers, the facility is available to help people with complex needs stay out longer in the Isle of Man’s capital, visit the Manx Museum and enjoy the surrounding area.
Kindly funded by the Manx Lottery Trust and Manx Museum and National Trust (Isle of Man registered charity no. 603).
