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Donald Collister Heritage Grant Scheme – Applications Open

Posted on 12 February 2019

Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, has announced a second and final round of grants under the […]

Manx Museum, Manx Museum Library and House of Manannan – Temporary Closures

Posted on 18 January 2019

Manx Museum and House of Manannan The Manx Museum will be closed on Monday 21 January 2019 and House of Manannan will be closed on Thursday 24 January […]

Manx Museum Sunday Opening

Posted on 18 December 2018

The Trustees of Manx National Heritage have confirmed their intention to continue opening the Manx Museum on Sundays. The announcement comes nine months into a year-long trial of […]

‘Manxland’s King of Music’: Harry Wood and the golden age of the tourist industry

Posted on 17 December 2018

On Sunday 13 January 2019, Manx National Heritage will host a free public lecture by Maurice Powell on ‘Manxland’s King of Music’, Harry Wood and the golden age […]

Medieval ring declared Treasure

Posted on 14 December 2018

A 600 year old silver and gilt ring unearthed on the Isle of Man was today declared to be “Treasure” by the island’s Coroner of Inquests. First discovered […]

Professor Ronald Hutton Public Lecture on Queen Elizabeth I

Posted on 14 December 2018

On Friday 4 January 2019, Manx National Heritage will welcome the return of prominent historian Professor Ronald Hutton, who will speak at the Manx Museum on the subject […]

Cracking Christmas Concert at the Manx Museum

Posted on 03 December 2018

The spirit of Christmas will be captured on Sunday 16 December, when Manx National Heritage hosts its annual Christmas Concert at the Manx Museum. Themed the ‘Good Old […]

Napoleonic Uniforms – Conserving the Manx Museum Collection

Posted on 27 November 2018

On Friday 30 November, Manx National Heritage will host a public lecture by Textile Conservator Jacqueline Hyman, on the conservation of the Manx Museum’s rare 200 year old […]

‘A Taste of Victorian Christmas’

Posted on 26 November 2018

On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 2018, Manx National Heritage will host ‘A Taste of Victorian Christmas’ at the Grove Museum in Ramsey. This special two day […]

The Snow Queen at Castle Rushen

Posted on 22 November 2018

On Saturday 15 December, the ‘Snow Queen’ will take up residence in her winter palace in Castle Rushen and invites her subjects for a private audience in the […]

New Military History Gallery ‘Mann at War’ opens at the Manx Museum

Posted on 05 November 2018

Manx National Heritage, the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, has opened a major new gallery at the Manx Museum in […]

Rem Fowler 1907 Silver Hip Flask Acquired for the Nation

Posted on 01 November 2018

The national heritage agency for the Isle of Man, Manx National Heritage has secured an important new acquisition for the national collections, the silver hip flask awarded to […]