A second visit to this lovely museum. Last year we did the whole museum. This year we popped in to see the miners exhibition. Whilst there we looked at the art gallery and took in a short film about Manx History. A free museum, but please leave a donation and pop to the gift shop.

The museum is free. You can learn about the entire history of the island there. For me, the most impressive section was dedicated to the TT races.

A must-visit museum; it tells stories in a captivating way, allowing you to learn about the island's history and culture !!!and here's a tip for others: if you want to buy honey in the store, you can't take it on a plane unless you check it in as baggage🥲!!!

This is a comprehensive attraction with entry by discretional donation. Let's face it all 'free' entry local heritage sites deserve a descent donation to help their costs especially in 2026 ! A warm welcome received on entry and a clear explanation of layout and recommended route round the site. This site includes a dedicated floor for the Isle of Man TT race heritage collection. Well worth the trip downstairs or by lift. The site is accessible. History and heritage, natural history and geological information gives a very rounded explanation of how the island was formed and inhabited over millennia. The timespan goes from creation to the present day. This is well worth the visit and it's recommended for walking entry to take the lift up to the multi story parking below the museum. There is limited car parking access near the entrance

Free entry. But if you choose not to pay you are encouraged to buy the catalogue for £5 or spend in the souvenir shop. When I visited I thought it was for half and hour but ended up being more than two hours. Plus I will need to go back. This is because the museum traces the Isle of Man's history from 4000BC hunters and gatherers through to bronze and iron ages, Celt arrival, Vikings, Romans and transition to British crown. Far more information than expected. Plus there is a family history and local history annex library and an art gallery including local celtic-inspired pieces. Then go downstairs for the TT motorcycle racing museum. Also a souvenir shop. Although no cafe unfortunately which is precisely what most visitors will want after walking around and getting lost. Well I did anyhow. But not to be.