M.N.H News

Isle of Man Photographic Society to celebrate 75 years

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:16:00 GMT

The Isle of Man Photographic Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an exhibition at the House of Manannan in Peel from Saturday 18 May 2013 to Sunday 4 August 2013.

Vintage Hair Styling at iMuseum

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:11:00 GMT

The Isle of Man College’s Hair and Beauty Department recreate retro hairstyles inspired by the fashions of the 1950s and 1960s in a live styling challenge. using archive photographs and films drawn from Manx National Heritage’s collections to achieve the complicated hairstyles as part of their course training this year and will be putting their ski

Public Notice: Visitors with Dogs

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:36:00 GMT

Manx National Heritage offers a huge variety of places to go for a walk, both close to towns, on the coast and in the countryside. These places include some of the Isle of Man’s most important archaeological sites and some of its most iconic tourist attractions.

History in Action Performance Meeting

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:17:00 GMT

Do you have a passion for history and a flare for the theatrical? If so Manx National Heritage is holding an informal meeting at the iMuseum in Douglas on Thursday 18th April from 6:30pm to 8:00pm for anyone interested in learning more about living history and heritage performances. The aim of the meeting is to discuss the formation of an amateur h

Storm Damage: Calf of Man South Harbour

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:41:00 GMT

Storm damage has occurred to the entrance to South Harbour on the south east side of the Calf of Man. It appears that the storm at the weekend caused boulders at the outer marker to collapse, blocking the harbour and making passage in and out hazardous for vessels.

Close of MNH Attractions - Weather Update

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:43:00 GMT

Manx National Heritage Attractions closure and information due to severe weather conditions on the Isle of Man.

CANCELLED: J M NICHOLSON EXHIBITION OFFICIAL OPENING

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:29:00 GMT

The official opening of the J M Nicholson exhibition due to take place this evening at 5.30pm at the Manx Museum has been cancelled due to inclement weather and expected travel disruptions.

A free ticket to the Island’s heritage thanks to Lloyds TSB

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:45:00 GMT

This month school children and students on the Isle of Man will receive their new 2013 ACE card. The Arts, Culture and Education (ACE) scheme will continue in 2013 with the kind support of new sponsor Lloyds TSB.

Forgotten Kingdom Stamp Collection

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:25:00 GMT

Six of the Lewis Chessmen have returned to curators at the British Museum in miniature thanks to a unique Isle of Man stamp collection featuring the iconic pieces.

Winner of Replica Lewis Chess Set

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:40:00 GMT

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.

Transport Trials and Tribulations on www.imuseum.im

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:51:00 GMT

Over 900 newly digitised transport images from the Manx National Photographic Archive have now been added to Manx National Heritage’s new digital research facility www.imuseum.im

How to use iMuseum: Video Guide

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:05:00 GMT

A new video guide on “How to Use iMuseum” is now available at www.manxnationalheritage.im

An Extraordinary Assembly at Tynwald Hill, St Valentine’s Day, 14th February 1229

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:22:00 GMT

Did you know that ‘The Chronicles of the Kings of Man and the Isles’ recount an extraordinary assembly at Tynwald Hill on St Valentine’s Day, 14th February 1229, which finally concluded the violent dispute over the Kingship of the Isle of Man?

Manx National Heritage Launch Digital Collections

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:42:00 GMT

Manx National Heritage has today announced the launch of iMuseum online, a new website that transforms the way people use the Isle of Man’s national archives, library and museum collections. Building on the launch of the iMuseum complex in Douglas - Isle of Man, the new online facility is available to view at www.imuseum.im and provides unparallel

Iconic Heritage Sites Open Winter Weekends

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:07:00 GMT

For some great days out this winter, Peel Castle, Laxey Wheel and Castle Rushen are open to the public for weekends from 9 February 2013.

Temporary Closure: Manx Museum Reading Room

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:14:00 GMT

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. A limited service of production of Registered Deeds for legal purposes only will be available from: 2pm to 5pm Monday – Friday.

iMuseum Online: Christmas Enquiries and Assistance

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:01:00 GMT

Please note that our office has now closed for the Christmas period and will reopen on Friday 28 December 2012. If you have any enquiries in relation to www.imuseum.im, please email enquiries@mnh.gov.im

‘Our Sporting Life’ at the National Sports Centre

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:03:00 GMT

Manx National Heritage’s popular ‘Our Sporting Life’ exhibition closed at the Manx Museum in September, but the celebration of Manx sporting achievement continues at the National Sports Centre in Douglas. Manx National Heritage has just finished installing sections of the exhibition at the Isle of Man Sport Institute.

PwC Conservation Battle at Kerroogarroo Fort

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

52 members of staff from PwC have contributed half a day of their time to carry out some valuable conservation work for Manx National Heritage (MNH) at Kerroogarroo, an impressive earthen fort near St. Judes dating back to the Civil War.

Museum receives rare work by Japanese artist

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Manx National Heritage was recently the recipient of a rare and unusual piece of artwork.