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PUBLIC NOTICE – Manx Museum closed this afternoon

Posted on 18 March 2019

Due to an unexpected water mains burst in the surrounding area the Manx Museum and iMuseum will be temporarily closed this afternoon (18 March) We will release an […]

Explore the Isle of Man before Photography

Posted on 01 March 2019

Over 300 watercolours from the Isle of Man’s national art collection have joined other public and private collections from around the world to create a free online website […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: CHASMS FOOTPATH CLOSED

Posted on 28 February 2019

The public footpath at the Chasms has been closed until further notice following the appearance of a small ‘sinkhole’ on the footpath directly above one of the main […]

Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen Open Weekends

Posted on 21 February 2019

Manx National Heritage, the national heritage agency for the Isle of Man, is delighted to announce the forthcoming opening of Castle Rushen and The Great Laxey Wheel for […]

Pagan Lady’s Necklace on Display for 35th Annual Viking Festival at JORVIK Viking Centre

Posted on 19 February 2019

Manx National Heritage is proud to announce a special collaboration with York Archaeological Trust, which will see internationally significant objects from the Isle of Man go on display […]

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 […]