Isle of Man Guide - PEEL, House of Manannan

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House of Manannan

Open:	All year: Daily, 10am - 5pm
Price:	PRICES FOR 2008 House of Manannan Adult: £5.50 Child (aged 5-15): £2.80 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £13.80 Groups (adult, pre-booked): £4.40 Groups (adult, un-booked): £4.70 House of Manannan and Peel Castle combined ticket Adult: £7.70 Child (aged 5-15): £3.90 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £19.30 Groups (adult, pre-booked): £5.90 Groups (adult, un-booked): £6.60
Disabled:	Access and facilities
Location:	Peel
Parking:	Ample, close by in Car Park

History

A recent addition to tell the history of the island. The House of Manannan was built in 1997 at the cost of 5.5 million. It is a vast complex, partly new and partly the old Peel Railway Station. Among its many exhibits is a replica Norse long ship. Made in and sailed from Norway to the Isle of Man in 1979 to celebrate the millennium of Tynwald.

Location

Located in the town of Peel, at the end of the harbour where the boats dock.

By Vehicle:
Take any roads sign posted to Peel or the west. Once in Peel, drive along the promenade and along the harbour till the House of Manannan is reached.

By Bus:
Take the bus routes no. 4, 5, 5A, X5, 6 or 6A. servicing from Douglas and Ramsey to Peel (Note the 6A only travels from Douglas).

By Railway:
The west side of the island is not serviced by the Railways. Take a vehicle or bus.

The Site

Odin's Raven.

Movie Presentation on Manx Crosses.

Stage Presentation in a Celtic Roundhouse.

Chronicles of Man Exhibition.

Viking Longboat.

Childrens' Outside Play Area.

History of Fishing Exhibition.

Maritime Past Interactive Films.

Ships of Mann Exhibition.

Isle of Man, Uncovering the Past and Saving for the Future.

Visiting the House of Manannan

An excellent Museum for all ages. Plan to spend an afternoon there as it is about 2 hours minimum if you are looking around only vaguely. There are many interactive sections, which offer amusement for young or old. It is truly a fun way to view the past and present history of the Isle of Man.

Related News Articles

MNH Radio Caroline Exhibition – ‘Pirates of the Irish Sea’ 9 April 2008
Manx National Heritage seeks your help for a new exhibition, planned for this summer at the House of Manannan. [More]

Easter Egg Hunt at the House of Manannan 20 March 2008
Between Friday 21st March and Sunday 6th April 2008, Manx National Heritage will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt at the House of Manannan. [More]

Alicia is the Winner! 27 February 2008
The House of Manannan Colouring competition run by Manx National Heritage has produced some really colourful entries, with almost 200 children entering the competition. [More]

The P50, “The World’s Smallest Car” 12 February 2008
Manx National Heritage has recently secured the loan of the world record breaking P50, from the Manx Transport Museum Group, and the car is now on display in the Peel Town Gallery at the House of Manannan. [More]

Viking Bead Making Workshops at the House of Manannan 24 January 2008
This February, Viking bead making will be the subject of Manx National Heritage’s half term activities for children. [More]

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Publications
9th Viking Congress, Isle of Man, 1981: Select Papers: Viking Age in the Isle of Man - Select Papers 9th Christine Fell, Peter Foote, James Graham-Campbell, Robert Thompson Viking Society for Northern Research, Hardcover, December, 1983 ISBN: 0903521164 List Price: £12.00 Buy Now More Info