Manx Museum – Thie Tashtee Vannin

Your admission

• Admission to the Manx Museum is free, although we suggest a £10 voluntary donation to Manx National Heritage (Isle of Man registered charity no. 603), supporting our charity’s work in caring for the Isle of Man’s most cherished places and spaces, including historic buildings, landscapes, archives and museum collections.
• Some special events may incur an additional admission charge.
• Holiday and Annual Passes – admission is only permitted on production of a valid card. Cards are valid for the named person and are not transferable. ID may also be requested.  Free access is for 14 days from the first day of use on a Holiday Pass and 1 Year from first date of use on an Annual Pass for Isle of Man residents.
• Free admission to all Manx National Heritage sites is available to children under 18 years of age, persons accompanying a disabled visitor, Go Explore Heritage and Go Platinum Reserve Passes for use with trams, trains and bus transport and Members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage and organisations holding an agreement with Manx National Heritage. Entry available to the named member only on presentation of a valid membership card. Restrictions may apply.  For details on our reciprocal arrangements, please consult your membership handbook.

Come and explore our tardis of time – from the stone age to the modern era, with interactive displays and films throughout the site.  With more Viking silver per sq km than England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, head straight to our Viking Gallery to be immersed in the Island’s rich Viking and Celtic heritage.  If the natural world is of interest, make your way to the Natural History Gallery.

The National Art Gallery contains work from a number of famous artists including Archibald Knox, William Hoggatt and John Miller Nicholson.  Wartime internment is represented, including some amazing artworks by talented artists.

The contents of the Manx Museum reveal stories about how we have grown as a nation and also provide a constant source of inspiration for each new generation.  By exploring this diverse collection with curiosity and wonder we can understand who we are, where we came from, where we live and where we are going.

There is also a national library and well stocked archives for those visitors keen to explore the Island’s history further (open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm).

For a special keepsake from your visit, or to purchase gifts to take home, there is a well-stocked gift shop within the Museum, or you can order online at manxnationalheritage.im/shop.  100% of profits from your purchase supports our charity’s work, conserving, protecting and promoting the culture and heritage of the Isle of Man.

Don’t miss

• Introductory film to the Island’s 10,000 year history
• National Art Gallery
• Viking hoards of silver and gold in the Viking Gallery
• The story of Tynwald, the oldest continuous Parliament in the world
• Manx landscape, wildlife and habitats in the Natural History Gallery
• Mann At War gallery, exploring the experiences of Manx men, women and children in conflict from 1750 to the present day.
• The world-famous TT races, legendary riders and their motorbikes
• The Holiday Isle in its heyday as a tourist destination from Victorian times
• Gifts and souvenirs in our Gallery Shop
• Download the Bloomberg Connects app, a free digital guide that takes you deeper into the Manx Museum
• Refreshments in the Bay Room Café – please note the café is temporarily closed.
• Visit our latest temporary exhibition
• Visit the National Library & Archive and uncover stories on iMuseum.