Isle of Man Guide - ST JOHNS, Tynwald Museum

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Tynwald Museum

Open:	All Year: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm
Price:	Free
Disabled:	Access
Location:	St John
Parking:	Ample, close by

History

Inside a small building next to the Chapel of St John lies the Tynwald Museum (also known as the Tynwald Exhibition). Within it the historical sites around St John are explained through information boards, photos, and displays.

Location

The Tynwald Museum is located in the village of St John near Peel in the midwest part of the island.

By Vehicle:
St John is near Peel along the A1.

By Bus:
St John can be reached by the following bus routes: 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8, 10, X5. Travelling from Douglas, Peel and Ramsey.

By Railway:
St John is not accessible by the Railways.

The Site

Tynwald Site Model

Tynwald History Information Boards

Tynwald Site Aerial Photograph

Guests of Honour Chairs

Visiting Tynwald Museum

The story of Man is not completely without a look at this small museum, though not an official site it is well worth visiting. The Tynwald site model is very well done and gives a glimpse of what the area looks like when the tent for Tynwald Day is up. The large aerial view photograph gives a complete look of the site, which might not otherwise be appreciated. For those with a little imagination, try out the same formal red chairs guests of honour use when they attend the proceedings on Tynwald Day.

Events

Dates:	Monday 07 July 2008
Description:	Tynwald Day / Manx National Day. Manx National Day and public holiday. National service and open air reading of the laws in Manx and English from Tynwald Hill. Roads close at 10am. Fair continues throughout the day. Evening firework display starts at 10.45pm. Tynwald Hill, St Johns.
Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

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Publications
	Tynwald - The Parliamentary System Of The Isle Of Man Duke Video, VHS Tape, 17 April, 2000 List Price: £12.99 Buy Now More Info
Tynwald: St. John's, 5th July 1994 - Official Souvenir Programme of the Tynwald Ceremony Isle of Man Govt, Paperback, July, 1994 ISBN: 0904869482 List Price: £1.50 Buy Now More Info