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• Douglas event to launch second round of community meetings 12 April 2013
  THE Council of Ministers will continue its programme of engagement with the public later this month when the next community meeting takes place at the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre. [More]
• Illiam Dhone: Patriot or Traitor? 28 March 2013
  The most controversial legal case and the most public violent death in recorded Manx history was that of Illiam Dhone. [More]
• Cancelled: J M Nicholson Exhibition Official Opening 22 March 2013
  The official opening of the J M Nicholson exhibition due to take place this evening (Friday 22 March) at 5. [More]
• Close of MNH Attractions - Weather Update 22 March 2013
  The House of Manannan, The Sound and Niarbyl are closed today due to inclement weather and road conditions. [More]
• Winner of Replica Lewis Chess Set 1 March 2013
  The arrival of the Lewis Chessmen has proven to be a popular attraction for visitors to the Manx Museum and for one lucky visitor in particular thanks to Lloyds TSB. [More]
• Temporary Closure: Manx Museum Reading Room 31 December 2012
  Manx National Heritage will be completing its annual inventory of the collections from Monday 21st January to Saturday 26th January 2013 inclusive, during which time the Manx Museum Reading Room will be closed. [More]
• Official Opening of The Forgotten Kingdom? 28 November 2012
  On the evening of 9th November 2012, Manx National Heritage marked the opening of the exhibition ‘The Forgotten Kingdom? The Kingdom of Man and the Isles (1000 – 1300 AD)’. [More]
• We’re invading the Manx Museum! 23 November 2012
  Today our whole class of St Thomas’ Year 5 and 6, ages 9 – 11 years took over the Manx Museum and have been doing adults jobs for the day! [More]
• Kids Takeover Day at the Manx Museum 21 November 2012
  If you visit the Manx Museum on Friday 23rd November, you’re in for a big surprise! [More]
• Friends of Manx National Heritage Carol Concert 12 November 2012
  On Wednesday 21 November, the Friends of Manx National Heritage will get the festive season under way, in a special Christmas Carol Concert at the Manx Museum. [More]
• First stamp issue of 2013 unveiled at the Manx Museum ahead of exhibition opening 9 November 2012
  Ahead of ‘The Forgotten Kingdom? exhibition opening to the public tomorrow (Saturday) at the Manx Museum, Isle of Man Post Office has revealed its collaborated stamp issue – the first one to be issued in 2013. [More]
• First stamp issue of 2013 unveiled at the Manx Museum ahead of exhibition opening 9 November 2012
  Ahead of ‘The Forgotten Kingdom? exhibition opening to the public tomorrow (Saturday) at the Manx Museum, Isle of Man Post Office has revealed its collaborated stamp issue – the first one to be issued in 2013. [More]
• John Donald Collister Bequest: Consultation Report 4 October 2012
  Manx National Heritage (Manx Museum and National Trust) is pleased to announce the publication of the findings of their recent consultation on the JD Collister Bequest. [More]
• Olympic Torch Gifted to Manx National Collections 28 September 2012
  One of the London 2012 Olympic torches has recently made its way in to the collections at the Manx Museum courtesy of Lloyds TSB and one of the Isle of Man torch bearers Ian “Wagga” Williams! [More]
• Heritage Open Days 2012 12 September 2012
  This October will be the third year that organisations on the Isle of Man bring you Heritage Open Days over two weekends, providing access to properties, lands and displays usually closed to the public or normally charge admission. [More]
• Marshall Cubbon OBE, BA, FSA, FMA, RBV (1924-2012) an appreciation 11 September 2012
  Marshall Cubbon, born in Douglas (Isle of Man) in 1924, first joined the staff of the Manx Museum as Assistant Director to Basil Megaw in 1950. [More]
• Public Meeting to Continue the National Debate on Social Policy - 4th September 2012 at 7.30 pm at the Manx Museum 24 August 2012
  The Department of Social Care will be hosting a public meeting to give people across the Island the opportunity to ask questions and put forward their views on the national debate on social policy. [More]
• Manx Museum Sunday Opening 26 July 2012
  The Manx Museum will once again open this Sunday (29 July) to local residents and visitors, and to welcome passengers from the ‘Quest for Adventure’ cruise ship scheduled to arrive early on Sunday morning. [More]
• Manx Museum opens this Sunday 13 July 2012
  Manx National Heritage is pleased to announce that the Manx Museum will be open this Sunday 15 July and on Sunday 29 July to welcome the Marco Polo and the Quest for Adventure cruise ships. [More]
• Industry Briefing – 31 July 2012 3 July 2012
  I am writing to invite you to attend an Industry Briefing on Tuesday 31 July 2012. [More]
• Trustees proposed for Manx Museum and National Trust 4 May 2012
  CHIEF Minister Allan Bell MHK will seek approval at the May sitting of Tynwald for the appointment of Trustees to oversee the work of Manx National Heritage for the next five years. [More]
• J D Collister Bequest to the Manx Nation 19 April 2012
  Manx National Heritage (Manx Museum and National Trust) is seeking views on the use of a generous bequest from John Donald Collister, a former Colby resident, who left an estate valued in the region of £1million to the Manx nation. [More]
• New exhibition to mark 100th anniversary of the First World War 13 April 2012
  Manx National Heritage is planning a major exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War in 2014, and curators would like to hear from anyone who has material which they feel they can contribute. [More]
• ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ Archive Film Afternoon at the Manx Museum 23 March 2012
  The Isle of Man team taking part in the opening ceremony of the British Empire & Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, 1958. [More]
• Deadline approaches for appointment of MNH Trustees 14 February 2012
  THE deadline is fast approaching for local residents who are interested in becoming a Trustee of Manx National Heritage (Manx Museum and National Trust). [More]
• Deadline approaches for appointment of MNH Trustees 14 February 2012
  THE deadline is fast approaching for local residents who are interested in becoming a Trustee of Manx National Heritage (Manx Museum and National Trust). [More]
• ‘Ultimate Sport Science’ World Class Sport Workshops 13 February 2012
  How do Britain’s elite athletes improve their technique to excel on the world stage? What is the science of sport all about? Find out at two special sport science workshops at the Manx Museum on Saturday 18th February 2012, hosted by Manx National Heritage and UK sport event specialists, By Design. [More]
• Reminisence Therapy 31 January 2012
  Manx National Heritage’s Reminiscence Loan Boxes In May 2011 the Department of Social Care and Manx National Heritage hosted a reminiscence training day at the Manx Museum, which was well attended by a wide range of social care professionals. [More]
• Guardians of Island heritage are sought 27 January 2012
  The Council of Ministers is seeking to appoint individuals to act as guardians of the Isle of Man’s unique heritage and cultural assets. [More]
• Guardians of Island heritage are sought 26 January 2012
  THE Council of Ministers is seeking to appoint individuals to act as guardians of the Isle of Man’s unique heritage and cultural assets. [More]
• Bike Race Challenge 17 January 2012
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• Robin Hood: Fact or Fable? 23 December 2011
  “Robin Hood, Robin Hood riding through the Glen, Robin Hood, Robin Hood with his merry men…” Join renowned speaker and regular guest of the Manx National Heritage lecture programme Professor Ronald Hutton, as he sets out to answer three key questions about the legendary Robin Hood: [More]
• Temporary Closure of Manx Museum Library 8 December 2011
  To enable the Manx National Heritage Library and Archive Service to undertake its annual review of collections, the Manx Museum Reading Room will be closed to the public from Monday 23rd January 2012 to Saturday 28th January 2012 inclusive. [More]
• ‘Football Focus’ at the Manx Museum 18 November 2011
  St John’s Football Club, 1905 © Manx National HeritageCalling all football fanatics for a day of football fun at the Manx Museum! [More]
• It’s All About the Bike with Rob Penn 8 November 2011
  Bestselling author Robert Penn will be the guest speaker for the latest lecture in the Manx National Heritage winter event programme, which will be held at the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre on Friday 25th November, at 7. [More]
• ‘Let’s Get Physical!’ at the Manx Museum! 18 October 2011
  Young people on the Isle of Man are encouraged to get physical this half term holiday at the Manx Museum. [More]
• Ancient Woodlands of Mann 7 October 2011
  Amongst the most scenic and spectacular parts of the Isle of Man, and the most biologically intriguing are the Island’s woodlands. [More]
• ‘Sporty Saturday’ at the Manx Museum – with Paralympian Ian Sharpe 8 September 2011
  Ian Sharpe and pilot Paul Hunter in action at the Paralympic World Cup meet in Manchester, 2005 © Larry Hickmott. [More]
• Our Sporting Life Exhibition 22 August 2011
  What does sport mean to you? That is the question being asked by Manx National Heritage in their new interactive exhibition ‘Our Sporting Life’, which opens at the Manx Museum on Saturday 3rd September. [More]
• ‘Take it to the Limit’ returns for MGP 18 August 2011
  Mike Hailwood and Film producer Peter Starr pose for the movie camera alongside the Yamaha OW31 on the Glencrutchery Road. [More]
• Homecoming of historical records as result of World Manx Association gathering 1 August 2011
  Manx National Heritage was pleased to welcome the President of the Manx Association of Southern Africa to the Manx Museum on Friday 8 July during Tynwald Week. [More]
• Final Chance to see the ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’ Exhibition 29 July 2011
  After a full and exciting year, the final part of the ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’ art project by the artist, Juan Moore, will be closing at the Manx Museum on Saturday 13th August. [More]
• Find Your Inner Artist at Art Workshops at the Manx Museum 20 July 2011
  Manx National Heritage and the Isle of Man Arts Council invite you to find your inner artist at a week-long series of illustration workshops with Manx artist and illustrator, Juan Moore. [More]
• The Final Chapter of Juan Moore’s year-long ‘Welcome to Neighbourhood’ art project opens at the Manx Museum 11 July 2011
  'Where Is My Mind?' by Juan MooreOver the past year the Manx artist Juan Moore, has been staging exhibitions of his artwork in selected unusual venues as part of the ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’ art project. [More]
• Celebration of Manx Sporting Life in a new exhibition 1 April 2011
  The Isle of Man’s first British Empire & Commonwealth Games Team, 1958Curators at Manx National Heritage have been busy collecting objects and stories for an ambitious new exhibition to be held at the Manx Museum. [More]
• Welcome to the iMuseum 24 March 2011
  Manx National Heritage is inviting members of the public to visit their latest development at the Manx Museum, the iMuseum. [More]
• Portraits, People and Places! 17 February 2011
  Mrs Charnley and children possibly taken in the Douglas Photographic Studio of W. [More]
• Genetic Investigation of Viking Ancestry on the Isle of Man 28 January 2011
  On Saturday 19th February 2011, representatives from University of Leicester will be visiting the Manx Museum and conducting a genetic investigation into Viking Ancestry on the Isle of Man. [More]
• Are you ready to become a Guardian of the Manx Museum? 21 December 2010
  If you are ready to take the Manx Museum Relic Challenge, visit the Manx Museum this Christmas Holiday to join in the History of the World Relic Trail! [More]
• Advance Notice - Manx Museum Library Closure 17 December 2010
  To enable the Manx National Heritage Library and Archive service to undertake its annual inventory of collections the Manx Museum Library will be closed to the public from Monday 24th January to Saturday 29th January 2011. [More]
• Children’s Christmas Workshops at the Manx Museum 13 December 2010
  While you do a spot of Christmas shopping in Douglas on Saturday 18th December, your children can join in two hours of creative activities in a Christmas Cracker of a Workshop to be held at the Manx Museum. [More]
• Achieving cost savings through effective records management 29 November 2010
  ISLAND business leaders are being offered an expert insight into how effective records management can generate cost savings, enhance customer service and provide a cutting edge in a competitive marketplace. [More]
• Achieving cost savings through effective records management 17 November 2010
  ISLAND business leaders are being offered an expert insight into how effective records management can generate cost savings, enhance customer service and provide a cutting edge in a competitive marketplace. [More]
• Between an Aircraft and a Bulldozer – The Ronaldsway Discoveries 8 November 2010
  When the Island’s airport requires improvement to meet international safety standards, how do you safeguard the archaeological remains that are already known to exist in the area, quite apart from those that you suspect are present, but haven’t located yet? Beginning with the first major discoveries at Ronaldsway in the 1930’s, and finishing with the remarkable finds of 2008 and 2009, MNH field archaeologist Andrew Johnson will describe the difficulty and necessity of rescuing 8,000 years of history and heritage from destruction in his lecture entitled ‘Between an Aircraft and a Bulldozer’. [More]
• The Bronze Age: Half Term Workshops for Children 20 October 2010
  Do you dig Time Team? If you do, come and find out what you can uncover about life in the Bronze Age. [More]
• The Brownies & the Mystery of the Missing Castle Rushen Ruby 15 October 2010
  On Friday 17 September and Friday 8 October almost 300 Brownies and 50 Brownie leaders from all over the Island took part in the ‘Big Brownie Lock In’ at the Manx Museum. [More]
• BBC TV’s Ruth Goodman to appear in the Isle of Man 28 September 2010
  Manx National Heritage and the Isle of Man Victorian Society are pleased to announce that Ruth Goodman will run two fascinating events at the Manx Museum during October. [More]
• Loyd Grossman to chair BAfM conference in the Isle of Man 20 September 2010
  The well known television presenter and journalist, Loyd Grossman OBE, who is the Chairman of the British Association of Friends of Museums (BAfM) is to chair their Annual Conference at the Manx Museum over the weekend of 24th, 25th & 26th September. [More]
• Skeleton unearthed at Ronaldsway bears the marks of a violent death 8 September 2010
  During archaeological excavations at Ronaldsway two years ago, the skeleton of a man was found that bore the marks of a violent death. [More]
• Legends of Suzuki at the Manx Museum 26 May 2010
  Hold on tight for this summer’s new temporary exhibition at the Manx Museum, Douglas. [More]
• MNH director joins Tell Me steering group 17 May 2010
  The director of Manx National Heritage, Edmund Southworth, has joined the Tell Me Project steering group. [More]
• Conservation in Action 26 April 2010
  For the first time ever, the Manx Museum conservators are inviting the public into their workshops to see how they restore, stabilise and prevent further deterioration of objects and paper archives held in the national collection. [More]
• Wartime Memories Event and Lectures 16 April 2010
  Have you got a Second World War memory you would like to share? Do you have any wartime era photographs with a Manx connection? Do you have a wartime artefact that you would like to know more about? Do you have any objects relating to internment on the Isle of Man? If so, the Manx Museum’s curators and archivists would like you to get involved with their forthcoming Wartime Memories community day on Saturday 24th April. [More]
• Discover more about Art behind the wire 8 April 2010
  Art and creativity can flourish in many places and strangely enough, during the Second World War, the Isle of Man was a hive of creative and artistic activity, most of which took place behind barbed wire. [More]
• Isle Of Man Dive Conference 2010 12 March 2010
  If you’re interested in shipwrecks, turtles and modern sonar technology, then the 2010 Isle of Man Dive Conference could be for you. [More]
• Ahoy there! Relive 1971 drama on the high seas...well Port Erin bay 4 March 2010
  There is a nautical theme to this year’s film night at the Manx Museum on Friday 12 March, hosted by Manx National Heritage. [More]
• Students test out their language skills at major conference 10 February 2010
  HUNDREDS of secondary school language students will come together for a conference at St Ninian’s High School and the Manx Museum lecture theatre this month. [More]
• Listen Again: Professor Ronald Hutton talks on 'The Changing Face of Manx Witchcraft' 9 February 2010
  Listen to this fascinating lecture by Professor Ronald Hutton which took place at the Manx Museum, Friday 15th January 2009. [More]
• Take a Tour of the History of the World 8 February 2010
  This half term come and travel through time at the Manx Museum and hear how the Isle of Man influenced the history of the world. [More]
• Get Artistic at the Manx Museum in February Half Term 28 January 2010
  There is a chance to get creative at the Manx Museum this half term for budding artists, of all ages. [More]
• Manx Museum and House of Manannan Open Today - Isle of Man Government Manx National Heritage 5 January 2010
  The Manx Museum, Library and Heritage Shop are open today and the Bay Room Restaurant is open with a limited menu. [More]
• The Manx Museum presents a Christmas Cracker of a workshop! 3 December 2009
  Are you 6 – 12 years old? Want to have some fun and get creative for Christmas? Are you a parent or guardian? Would you like a couple of hours away from the children to Christmas shop in Douglas on a Saturday? The Manx Museum is running a day of workshops for children on Saturday 12th December, a chance for children to come to the museum and have 2 hours of creative fun. [More]
• Saving the life saver 30 November 2009
  It is almost 100 years to the day that the SS Ellan Vannin, one of the Steam Packet’s passenger ships, sank at the mouth of the Mersey. [More]
• Winning wildlife photography exhibition comes to Isle of Man 13 November 2009
  An exhibition of world class wildlife photography comes to the Isle of Man for the Christmas period. [More]
• Legends Of Suzuki Exhibition – Can You Help? 28 October 2009
  ‘Legends of Suzuki’ will be celebrated in a new temporary exhibition timed to coincide with the 2010 TT Festival when Suzuki will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its arrival at the Isle of Man TT races. [More]
• IOM School children talk to the stars! 22 October 2009
  On Friday 19 October an amazing and awe-inspiring event occurred in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre. [More]
• Celebrate Darwin’s Big Ideas at the Manx Museum 20 October 2009
  Manx National Heritage have organised a range of children’s activities to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin's notable book, On the Origin of Species and the 200th anniversary of his birth. [More]
• Charlene scoops TT win! 13 October 2009
  Charlene Neale’s entry form was drawn from over 1000 entries to win a trip to TT 2010. [More]
• Demolition Douglas 14 September 2009
  A new temporary exhibition displaying artworks featuring the changing face of Douglas’ urban landscape will open at the Manx Museum in Douglas on Thursday 17th September 2009. [More]
• Veteran TT star visits Honda exhibition 18 June 2009
  Curators at Manx National Heritage were delighted last week when a TT veteran dropped in to the Manx Museum to see the new temporary exhibition ‘Honda – The Golden Age’. [More]
• An audience with David Hailwood 26 May 2009
  Motorbike enthusiasts and racing fans will get the chance to meet and pose questions to the son of TT racing legend Mike Hailwood at “An Audience with David Hailwood” in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre at 2pm on Saturday 30th May. [More]
• An audience with David Hailwood 26 May 2009
  Motorbike enthusiasts and racing fans will get the chance to meet and pose questions to the son of TT racing legend Mike Hailwood at “An Audience with David Hailwood” in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre at 2pm on Saturday 30th May. [More]
• Exhibition marks 50 years of Honda racing 19 May 2009
  A new temporary exhibition opens at the Manx Museum on Saturday 30 May, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Honda’s arrival at the TT in 1959. [More]
• Clients Money Presentation 28 April 2009
  Commission staff gave a presentation on the subject of client bank accounts at the Manx Museum on Wednesday 22 April. [More]
• 'Waking Ned' to make a welcome return to the big screen 10 March 2009
  On Friday 20 March Manx National Heritage will welcome Hilary Dugdale to the Manx Museum to present an illustrated talk about the work and development of Isle of Man Film. [More]
• Travel through time at The Manx Museum! 7 March 2009
  On Monday 23rd February, Manx National Heritage launched a new children’s ‘Discovery Trail’ at the Manx Museum in Douglas. [More]
• Fossil Collection finds a permanent home at Manx Museum 5 March 2009
  A collection of fossils, on loan to the Manx Museum for over seventy years, is to be donated to Manx National Heritage. [More]
• Young Manx Artistic Talent to be celebrated at the Manx Museum 17 February 2009
  On Saturday 28th February Manx National Heritage’s latest temporary exhibition, ‘The Graduates’ will open at the Manx Museum in Douglas. [More]
• MNH to launch children’s ‘Discovery Trail’ at the Manx Museum 16 February 2009
  This February half term, Manx National Heritage will launch a new children’s ‘Discovery Trail’ at the award-winning Manx Museum in Douglas. [More]
• Archibald Knox: A Tale of Two Cities 5 February 2009
  On Friday 13th February in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre, Manx National Heritage will host a public lecture, “Archibald Knox: [More]
• MNH seeks help for new Honda exhibition 9 January 2009
  Manx National Heritage is planning a new exhibition to coincide with TT 2009 and curators at the Manx Museum need your help! [More]
• Mann’s attitudes to Druids 7 January 2009
  On Friday 16th January 2009 Manx National Heritage will host an evening lecture in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre entitled “The Druids”. [More]
• The Legacy of Sir Winston Churchill 4 December 2008
  On Friday 12th December 2008, Manx National Heritage will host a free public lecture at the Manx Museum by Phil Reed, OBE on "The Churchill Museum: [More]
• Christmas Concert and Late Night Festive Shopping at the Manx Museum 7 November 2008
  On Thursday 4th December at 7. [More]
• ‘Clouds have Rocks in Them’ Lecture next in MNH Winter Programme 6 November 2008
  The second public lecture in Manx National Heritage’s Winter Programme will be an illustrated talk on the greatest mountain range in the world, the Himalaya. [More]
• ‘Meet the Artist' at the Manx Museum 29 October 2008
  On Tuesday 18th November 2008, Manx National Heritage is inviting both visitors and residents to meet John Caley, artist of this year’s Manx National Heritage Christmas Card “Harry Kelly’s Cottage in the Snow”. [More]
• Historic Piers Lecture opens MNH Winter Programme 16 October 2008
  Manx National Heritage will mark the beginning of its winter lecture programme with a public lecture, which will take place in the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre on Friday 31st October 2008 at 7. [More]
• The Watercolours of Robert Evans Creer Exhibition 11 September 2008
  A temporary exhibition displaying ‘The Watercolours of Robert Evans Creer’ will open at the Manx Museum in Douglas on Saturday 13th September. [More]
• ‘Stormy Seas’ Voted the People’s Favourite! 19 August 2008
  ‘Stormy Seas’, a photograph by Isle of Man Photographic Society member Barbara Spiers, has been voted the people’s favourite by Manx Museum visitors during a recent competition held at the Museum. [More]
• Viking Bead Design Competition Winners Announced 1 August 2008
  Manx National Heritage has selected three winners from the 150 schoolchildren who entered the Viking Bead Design Competition! [More]
• Free anti-money laundering seminar 19 June 2008
  A SEMINAR to highlight the Isle of Man’s new anti-money laundering laws is being held at the Manx Museum next week. [More]
• Seminar to raise awareness of anti-money laundering laws 2 June 2008
  A SEMINAR to highlight the Isle of Man’s new anti-money laundering laws is being held at the Manx Museum next month. [More]
• Public Lecture by Rick Tomlinson 9 May 2008
  Internationally renowned yachting photographer, Rick Tomlinson, will be hosting a stunningly illustrated lecture at the Manx Museum on Wednesday 14th May, at 7. [More]
• Rare Viking Sword Unearthed! 7 May 2008
  Beautifully cast fragments from a Viking sword have been discovered by two members of the Manx Detectorists Society. [More]
• 'Manx Discoveries: Quilting on the Isle of Man' 16 April 2008
  The exhibition Manx Quilts and Patchwork may have finished at the Manx Museum, but there are still opportunities to discover more about patchwork and quilting on the Isle of Man. [More]
• ‘Assignment Antarctica’ by Rick Tomlinson 10 April 2008
  Manx National Heritage is currently preparing for their launch of the latest temporary exhibition at the Manx Museum, entitled ‘Assignment Antarctica’ by internationally renowned photographer Rick Tomlinson. [More]
• Schools set for Charity Challenge 19 March 2008
  Schools in the Isle of Man are set to win cash for their favourite overseas charities. [More]
• Lights, camera, action! 10 March 2008
  Selected highlights of films donated to the Manx National Heritage collection will be screened during the annual film night at the Manx Museum lecture theatre on Friday 14 March. [More]
• Lights, camera, action! 10 March 2008
  Selected highlights of films donated to the Manx National Heritage collection will be screened during the annual film night at the Manx Museum lecture theatre on Friday 14 March. [More]
• Final Programme for Dive Conference 2008 Announced! 19 February 2008
  The final programme of speakers has been announced for the second “Discover Diving” conference, to be held at the Manx Museum on Saturday 1st March. [More]
• Archibald Knox Anniversary 15 February 2008
  Manx National Heritage will mark the 75th Anniversary of the death of internationally renowned Manx born artist Archibald Knox later this month by hosting a special display of Knox’s work in the National Art Gallery at the Manx Museum. [More]
• MNH Launch Viking Bead Design Competition 12 February 2008
  With all 150 places on Manx National Heritage’s Viking Bead Making Workshops fully booked and workshops now underway, Manx National Heritage has extended the opportunity for children to participate in this unique experience through the launch of new competition. [More]
• ‘Manx Bird Atlas – The First Ten Years and Beyond’ 4 February 2008
  Manx National Heritage is delighted to host a lecture by Chris Sharpe, editor of the Manx Bird Atlas, as a part of its continuing Winter Lecture Programme. [More]
• Discover Diving at the Manx Museum! 28 January 2008
  The first “Discover Diving” conference, held last year at the Manx Museum, was a resounding success, with standing room only in the Museum’s seminar room! [More]
• An American Perspective on Quilts and Patchwork at the Manx Museum 25 January 2008
  An American perspective will be brought to Manx National Heritage’s temporary exhibition Manx Quilts and Patchwork: [More]
• Twisted Angels 17 January 2008
  Three members of Manx all-girl band, Twisted Angels, dropped into the Manx Museum recently to hand over items of music memorabilia for the museum’s collections. [More]
• “The Great Civil War” 15 January 2008
  Continuing with its increasingly popular Winter Lecture Programme, Manx National Heritage will be hosting a lecture by the charismatic speaker Professor Ronald Hutton, a leading authority on the history of the British Isles in the 16th & 17th Centuries. [More]
• Consolidation and Review of Legislation Briefing and Implementation Timetable 14 January 2008
  Commission staff gave a briefing for licenceholders at the Manx Museum on 14 January 2008. [More]
• A Kaleidoscope of Colour for Christmas at the Manx Museum 19 December 2007
  Manx National Heritage opened its new Christmas exhibition, Manx Quilts and Patchwork – Stitching Through the Years, at the Manx Museum on Saturday 8th December. [More]
• “Manx Kingship - King Rognvaldr & the Crovan Dynasty” 7 December 2007
  The latest evening lecture in the Manx National Heritage winter event programme will be held at the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre on Friday 14th December, at 7. [More]
• Quilts Galore at the Manx Museum 26 November 2007
  Winter is now rapidly drawing in and with it, Manx National Heritage’s winter exhibition ‘Manx Quilts and Patchwork: [More]
• Free seminar on anti-money laundering compliance 26 November 2007
  RETAILERS, car dealers and auctioneers are amongst those being invited to attend a free seminar next week aimed at helping businesses comply with new anti-money laundering legislation. [More]
• Culture & Christmas 19 November 2007
  Manx National Heritage is hosting three special late night shopping evenings at the Manx Museum in Douglas, on Friday 23rd November, Wednesday 12th December until 7. [More]
• Honda Motor Europe Delegates Visit TT Exhibition 13 November 2007
  Honda Motor Europe Ltd commenced their inaugural European Leadership Programme on the Isle of Man earlier this morning at the Manx Museum. [More]
• Honda Motor Europe Delegates Visit TT Exhibition 13 November 2007
  Honda Motor Europe Ltd commenced their inaugural European Leadership Programme on the Isle of Man earlier this morning at the Manx Museum. [More]
• “Where have All the wildflowers gone?” 26 October 2007
  Manx National Heritage will host the second event in its popular winter lecture series with an illustrated talk by Andree Dubbledam entitled “Where have all the Wildflowers Gone”, on Friday 2nd November 2007, at 7. [More]
• Manx National Heritage Launch Winter Lecture Series 17 October 2007
  Manx National Heritage will mark the beginning of its winter lecture programme with a public lecture, which will take place at the Manx Museum on Friday 26th October 2007 at 7. [More]
• Manx Patchwork & Quilting – Exhibition & Competition 10 September 2007
  The summer may be slowly drawing to a close but plans are already well underway for this year’s winter exhibition at the Manx Museum. [More]
• Children’s Competition 17 August 2007
  Between Saturday 18th August 2007 and Saturday 8th September 2007, Manx National Heritage is inviting children to take part in a creative writing competition to name the Balladoole Viking at the Manx Museum and write a short story about his life. [More]
• Friends of Manx National Heritage Corporate Evening 24 July 2007
  Corporate members of Friends of Manx National Heritage [FMNH] were entertained to an exclusive private viewing of the new Viking and Medieval Galleries and recently opened TT exhibition at the Manx Museum on Wednesday 18th July. [More]
• Medieval Fun at Castle Rushen 12 July 2007
  To celebrate National Archaeology Day and the opening of the new Viking and Medieval Galleries at the Manx Museum, Manx National Heritage is hosting a special event day at Castle Rushen on 22nd July, from 10: [More]
• 1000 years of legacy - New Viking & Medieval Galleries at the Manx Museum 6 July 2007
  The Chief Minister has opened the new Viking & Medieval Galleries at the Manx Museum where Manx National Heritage brings you face-to-face with a Viking from Balladoole ……and his horse! [More]
• Chronicles of Mann return …… 29 June 2007
  Manx National Heritage has secured the return of the Isle of Man’s most significant medieval manuscript through a loan agreement with the British Library. [More]
• Official Presentation of the Memories of Wartime Merchant Navy Veterans to Manx National Heritage 22 June 2007
  The Reading Room at the Manx Museum was the venue on the 19th June for the formal presentation to Manx National Heritage of the recorded reminiscences of Merchant Navy veterans on the Isle of Man who served aboard British ships during the dark days of World War Two. [More]
• Popular TT competitor visits MNH exhibition 18 June 2007
  Californian TT competitor Wade Boyd found time before returning home after this year’s racing to visit the Manx Museum’s TT Centenary exhibition, ‘Staying the Course’. [More]
• TT Centenary Exhibition Attracts Biggest Visitor Crowd Ever Recorded 14 June 2007
  In its first two weeks of opening, Manx National Heritage has recorded almost seventeen and a half thousand visits to the Manx Museum, where the Island’s TT centenary exhibition 'Staying the Course' is currently being staged. [More]
• Major TT Exhibition opens at the Manx Museum 31 May 2007
  A new special TT exhibition, celebrating the people who have made the TT, was opened at the Manx Museum on Friday evening by Geoff Duke OBE winner of six TT races and six times motorcycling World Champion. [More]
• 'Staying The Course' - The Island's TT Centenary Exhibition 18 May 2007
  On Saturday 26th May more than a year of hard work will come to a conclusion as Manx National Heritage’s ‘Staying the Course’ exhibition opens to the public at the Manx Museum, Douglas. [More]
• Remembering Manx servicemen who fought and fell with the Liverpool Scottish during World War One 16 April 2007
  Manx National Heritage has received a facsimile copy of the Roll of Honour prepared by the Liverpool Scottish to commemorate the sacrifice of its men who died between 1914 and 1919. [More]
• Shining a light on Manx connections with the Transatlantic Slave Trade in the Archives 12 March 2007
  2007 marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the trade in slaves by British vessels. [More]
• Discover Diving at the Manx Museum 16 February 2007
  There will be an opportunity for those interested in the sea around the Isle of Man to discover more about what lies beneath it on Saturday 24th February 2007, when the Isle of Man Diving Conference 2007 will be held at the Manx Museum in Douglas. [More]
• Leading Authority on the Neolithic and Bronze Age Periods in Britain to give Public Lecture 16 February 2007
  Continuing with its increasingly popular Winter Lecture Programme, Manx National Heritage will be hosting a lecture by Professor Richard Bradley, Professor of Archaeology at Reading University, Doctor of the University of Lund and Fellow of the British Academy. [More]
• Opening of the ‘Ashton Cannell – A Manx Artist Rediscovered’ Art Exhibition at the Manx Museum 31 January 2007
  Manx National Heritage has started its 2007 exhibition programme with the new art exhibition ‘Ashton Cannell – A Manx Artist Rediscovered’ at the Manx Museum on Saturday 27th January. [More]
• The Mystery of Arthur Caley, the Manx Giant, Still Continues 4 January 2007
  Manx National Heritage has recently received a life-size metal cast of the right hand of Arthur Caley, the Manx giant. [More]
• Discover the Hidden Secrets of Patchwork Quilts at the Manx Museum 2 January 2007
  Patchwork quilts on the bed may be a dim and distant memory for some people, but for many people patchwork and quilting is a fascinating hobby. [More]
• Leading Authority on the Traditional Festivals of the British Isles to give Public Lecture 22 December 2006
  Manx National Heritage will be hosting a lecture by Professor Ronald Hutton, Professor of History at Bristol University and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries. [More]
• Children's Photographic Competition Winners Announced 21 December 2006
  The children’s photographic competition ‘Manx Wildlife and Landscape through the Lens’ run by Manx National Heritage has produced some astounding images conveying many different aspects of Manx wildlife and landscape. [More]
• ‘A matter of life and death’: The Manx Museum and Natural History 23 November 2006
  Kate Hawkins, Manx National Heritage Curator for Natural History will continue Manx National Heritage’s successful winter lecture programme with a lecture on natural history in our modern world, which will take place at the Manx Museum lecture theatre on 8th December at 7. [More]
• ‘Saying what a lot of us feel’: Two Centuries (or so) of Manx Satirical Poetry 13 November 2006
  Dr Susan Lewis, of the Centre for Manx Studies, will continue Manx National Heritage’s winter lecture programme with a public lecture on the use of poetry as a political and social commentary in the 18th and 19th centuries, which will take place at the Manx Museum on 17th November 2006 at 7. [More]
• ‘Manx Wildlife and Landscape Through The Lens’ - Children's Photographic Competition 10 November 2006
  In celebration of the opening of the Wildlife Photographer of the year exhibition at the Manx Museum, Manx National Heritage is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Manx Wildlife Through the Lens’ - Children’s Photography Competition. [More]
• Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Opens at the Manx Museum 8 November 2006
  Nature lovers are in for a visual treat in the damp, dark days of winter. [More]
• Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition opens at the Manx Museum 8 November 2006
  Yawing Fox by Bence MateNature lovers are in for a visual treat in the damp, dark days of winter. [More]
• A Manx Artist Rediscovered 31 October 2006
  What do you know about the Manx artist Edward Ashton Cannell and why does he seem to have been forgotten? Manx National Heritage will be exploring that theme with an exhibition of Ashton Cannell’s work to be staged at the Manx Museum in January 2007. [More]
• Manx National Heritage and the Isle of Man Victorian Society Host ‘The Arts and Crafts Movement in the North West of England’ Lecture 19 October 2006
  Manx National Heritage will mark the beginning of its winter lecture programme with a public lecture on ‘The Arts & Crafts movement in the North West of England’, which will take place at the Manx Museum on 27th October 2006 at 7. [More]
• Mary Modeen - Continuing to Challenge 10 October 2006
  Mary Modeen’s stimulating multi-dimensional exhibition ‘What is This Place Called Home?’ may have just closed at the Manx Museum, but her book ‘This Place Called Home’ continues to question and intrigue people’s ideas of ‘home’. [More]
• Book Launch at the Manx Museum - 'This Place Called Home' 12 September 2006
  Manx National Heritage will be staging a book launch at the Manx Museum on Saturday 16th September from 10am to 12 noon, for the new book by Mary Modeen entitled ‘This Place Called Home’. [More]
• A Summer of Volunteers at the Manx Museum 8 September 2006
  Throughout the summer, the Manx Museum in Douglas has provided an opportunity for volunteers to be given an invaluable insight into the job of the museum professional. [More]
• Study Day at the Manx Museum Inspires Keen Quilters 8 August 2006
  Patchwork quilts on the bed may be a dim and distant memory for some people, but for many other people patchwork and quilting is a fascinating hobby. [More]
• New Exhibition at the Manx Museum - 'What Is This Place Called Home?' 26 June 2006
  Manx National Heritage will be opening its new summer exhibition ‘What Is This Place Called Home?’ at the Manx Museum on Saturday 1st July. [More]
• Manx National Heritage Appeals for TT Memorabilia 26 May 2006
  As part of the 100th anniversary of the TT races, Manx National Heritage will be holding a major exhibition at the Manx Museum in the summer of 2007. [More]
• New Vintage Motorcycle Display at the Manx Museum 22 May 2006
  In readiness for this year’s TT festival, a new display of vintage motorcycles will be on show at the Manx Museum in Douglas from Saturday 27th May 2006. [More]
• Tax Update Seminar 18 May 2006
  The Income Tax Division held 'Tax Update' seminars at the Manx Museum on 11 and 18 May 2006. [More]
• New Exhibition 'Eric Houlgrave - For the Love of It' Now Open at the Manx Museum 24 April 2006
  Manx National Heritage is pleased to announce that the new exhibition at the Manx Museum, ‘Eric Houlgrave – For the Love of It,’ was officially opened by artist Norman Sayle R. [More]
• New Exhibition to Open - 'For the Love of It' 23 March 2006
  On 14th April, Manx National Heritage is staging an exhibition: [More]
• Last Chance to View Rare Naval Artefacts 17 March 2006
  If you have not yet had the chance to see Manx National Heritage’s temporary exhibition, ‘The True Glory’; come to the Manx Museum in Douglas where this fascinating display commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar will run until April 1st. [More]
• Strange Seaside Tales of Terror and Surprise 6 March 2006
  Learn how society’s view of the beach changed from horror to infatuation with Trevor Norton’s witty talk about the history of the seaside at the Manx Museum on Friday 10th March. [More]
• Join Manx National Heritage For an Evening With Florrie Forde 6 February 2006
  On Friday 17 February Manx National Heritage hosts a special event at the Manx Museum providing a rare opportunity to enjoy the delights of legendary music hall star Florrie Forde both on the big screen and ‘live’, courtesy of a tribute in appropriate attire by Val Kissack. [More]
• A Fresh New Look at the Nation's Art 31 January 2006
  Manx National Heritage is pleased to announce that the new look National Art Gallery at the Manx Museum, Douglas, was officially opened by internationally renowned Manx artist Bryan Kneale RA on Friday 27th January 2006. [More]
• More Manx Myths - Book Signing Evening with Dennis Turner 8 December 2005
  On Friday the 16th December the Heritage Shop at the Manx Museum will be combining its last Festive Late Night Shopping with a book signing by Dennis Turner who will be signing copies of his latest book, “More Manx Myths”. [More]
• Public Invited to Presentation on Climate Change 7 December 2005
  The Department of Local Government and the Environment (the Environment Department) has arranged a presentation on Climate Awareness at the Manx Museum in Douglas at 7. [More]
• Life In Nelson’s Navy - An Insight Into One of the Most Dramatic Eras of Naval History 25 November 2005
  Manx National Heritage’s guest speaker at the Manx Museum lecture on Friday 9th December continues the naval theme established with the exhibition ‘The True Glory: [More]
• Climate change – what does it mean to me? 17 November 2005
  The Department of Local Government and the Environment (the Environment Department) is to give a presentation on Climate Awareness at the Manx Museum in Douglas at 7. [More]
• Festive Shopping Evenings with Manx National Heritage 10 November 2005
  Manx National Heritage is continuing the tradition of opening the Manx Museum and House of Manannan for festive shopping evenings in November and December, with mulled wine and mince pies and local musicians providing superb Christmas entertainment. [More]
• Fascinating Lectures at the Manx Museum 10 November 2005
  Manx National Heritage are currently holding a range of fascinating and informative lectures at the Manx Museum over the winter season. [More]
• 'A Night On the Tiles' - Lecture at the Manx Museum, 28th October 27 October 2005
  Manx National Heritage and the Isle of Man Victorian Society will host 'A Night on the Tiles', their annual joint lecture for 2005 at the Manx Museum on Friday 28th October 2005 at 7. [More]
• Taxation Update 21 October 2005
  The slides for the Taxation Update held at the Manx Museum on the 18th October 2005 can be accessed by clicking here. [More]
• The True Glory: Manxmen at Sea in the Age of Trafalgar 10 October 2005
  Did you know that the youngest Manx sailor to fight at the battle of Trafalgar was aged only twelve? Or that Manx sailors were especially prized by the Navy’s press gangs? Fascinating information such as this will be available to the public at Manx National Heritage’s ‘Manxmen at Sea in the Age of Trafalgar’ exhibition, at the Manx Museum from 22nd October 2005 until 1st April 2006. [More]
• "Surrounding Seas" - An Evening of Talks on the Character and Management of the Underwater Heritage of the Isle of Man 30 September 2005
  Ever wondered what heritage may lie under the sea around the Island and whose job it is to look after it? You will have the chance to find out on Friday 14th October, when Manx National Heritage will be holding an evening of talks on the character and management of the underwater heritage of the Isle of Man, at the Manx Museum in Douglas. [More]
• 'New Horizons' Exhibition 30 August 2005
  If you have not yet taken the opportunity to see Manx National Heritage’s ‘New Horizons’ exhibition, come along to the Manx Museum, where your last chance to see this fascinating display of contemporary Norwegian Art will be Saturday 3rd September 2005. [More]
• One Man's War 22 August 2005
  An exhibition of paintings and drawings by James Fenton produced whilst on active service with the British Army in India and Burma between 1942 -1945. [More]
• Wildlife Talks at Manx Museum 15 August 2005
  The Friends of the Curraghs Wildlife Park and the Manx Bat Group have jointly arranged a pair of talks on wildlife topics for the end of the summer school holidays, at the Manx Museum, on Wednesday 31st August and Friday 2nd September. [More]
• From Paying Guests to Prisoners 27 July 2005
  With the commemorations marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War still very much in our minds, Manx National Heritage has launched a new display at the Manx Museum which explores the history of the internment of women on the Isle of Man from 1940 to 1945. [More]
• Display of Britain’s Highest Award for Bravery – The Victoria Cross 26 July 2005
  The historic bravery medal won by a Manx soldier in World War Two goes on display at the Manx Museum on Friday 5th August and Saturday 6th August 2005. [More]
• Manx National Heritage Launch New Natural History Gallery 19 July 2005
  Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce that the public opening of the new Natural History Gallery at the Manx Museum took place on Saturday 16th July 2005. [More]
• An Artist's View from Cregneash 11 July 2005
  On Tuesday 19th July 2005, the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre will be the venue for a public presentation by Mary Modeen, Manx National Heritage Artist in Residence at Cregneash. [More]
• New Horizons at Manx Museum 9 May 2005
  Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce the opening of a new exhibition at the Manx Museum. [More]
• Heritage Sites Open for Season 10 March 2005
  On Friday 25th March 2005, all the ‘Story of Mann’ sites will open for another season. [More]
• Smuggling Trade Exhibition 2 December 2004
  On Saturday afternoon the House of Manannan reverberated to the sound of a lively Sea Shanty band. [More]
• Stars of Christmas and Mann 29 November 2004
  Find out what would have been seen in the Manx skies at the time of Jesus's birth. [More]
• 800 Celebrate Easter at Laxey Wheel 18 April 2004
  Visitors turned out in their hundreds on Easter Monday to celebrate Easter at The Great Laxey Wheel. [More]
• Talk on Underwater Archaeology 25 February 2004
  The author of a new book will be talking about his work at the Manx Museum on Friday 5th March 2004. [More]
• Two Sisters Exhibition 6 January 2004
  Manx National Heritage starts its 2004 exhibition programme with the thought provoking photographic exhibition 'Two Sisters'. [More]
• Skeealyn Vannin (Stories of Mann) 6 January 2004
  Manx National Heritage has published a major collection of Manx language CDs. [More]
• Social Security Director Retires 15 October 2003
  George Hull, Director of Social Security since 1995, has retired from the Civil Service at the age of 56. [More]
• Laxey Wheel Stops Turning 18 September 2003
  Major work has commenced on the Laxey Wheel in preparation of its 150th birthday next September. [More]
• Hoard of Viking Age Silver declared Treasure Trove 7 August 2003
  A hoard of Viking-Age silver of international importance which was found in the Isle of Man in March this year was today declared Treasure Trove by the High Bailiff, Mr Michael Moyle. [More]