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Experience life in the Victorian classroom. School pupils can take part in Victorian lessons; learn about the 3 “R’s” and Victorian playtimes. These are active sessions where all […]

Book a class visit to our touring exhibition!  Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells us the story of a planet under pressure. Discover the natural world in all […]

Join us in celebrating a traditional Christmas in a medieval castle. Did you know that people enjoyed many of the Christmas traditions that we still celebrate today long […]

“Have you ever wanted history to come alive? To really meet a fairy, the Fynoderee, or if you’re brave enough; the Tehi Tegi? A hair-raising adventure into the […]

About  your workshop Explore the Island’s National Art Collection and the magnificent paintings from the acclaimed artist William Hoggatt, to uncover students’ creative writing potential. The session supports […]

Monday 10th to Thursday 13th July. Take a closer look for the peculiar properties of plants in Rushen Abbey’s medicinal gardens. Learn how to identify your Feverfew from […]

April 28th – May 1st Taking the unique flora and fauna of Manx National Heritage Natural History collections as inspiration, students will make a series of sketches from […]

1st-5th March 2021 Why do birds vary in colour? Why are males different to females? Manx Bird life Education Officer Michelle Storton, will look at both familiar and […]

During this creative writing workshop students will be taken on a nautical story writing adventure, drawing inspiration from Manx National Heritage art collection. Using participatory theatre and immersive […]

NATURAL HISTORY GALLERY MANX MUSEUM 29th April-3rd May 2019 KEY STAGE 1 Why do birds vary in colour? Why are males different to females?  Manx Bird Life Education […]

11th-15th March 2019 Beat your buddy by building the best creepy crawlies! Use your design skills and imagination to create an insect suited to its habitat. This workshop […]

Explore our collection of authentic and replica toys ranging from spinning tops to dolls’ houses. The  workshop encourages children to think about their own toys and the materials […]

Toys provide enticing insights into the lives of children and purpose of play on the Island through the ages. Our ‘Toy Story’ workshop will be hosted within our temporary exhibition […]

Manx Tholtan: an abandoned house; a ruin of a building which was once a home; found in the Manx landscape. In this workshop which coincides with a special photographic exhibition, children […]

About your workshop Explore our collection of authentic and replica toys ranging from spinning tops to doll’s houses. The first half of this workshop encourages children to think […]