Manx Museum, Douglas

Name: Manx Museum
Address: 1 Kingswood Grove, Douglas, IM1 3LY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1624 648000

#3 among attractions in Douglas

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Manx Museum in Douglas, Isle of Man is the national museum of the Isle of Man. It is run by Manx National Heritage. In general, the museum covers 10,000 years the history of the Isle of Man from the Stone Age to the modern era. ()

Established: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 54°9'16"N, 4°28'55"W

Address

1 Kingswood GroveDouglas IM1 3LY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1624 648000

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Day trips

Manx Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Sports Centre, Snaefell Mountain Course, Tower of Refuge, Douglas Head Amphitheatre.

0.9 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
National Sports Centre, Douglas
24 min walk • The National Sports Centre in Douglas Isle of Man is a large multi-sports centre and athletics stadium. The NSC is owned by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture of the Isle of Man Government and operated by the Manx Sport & Recreation.
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Snaefell Mountain Course
24 min walk • The Snaefell Mountain Course, a legendary name in the world of motorsports, is a mecca for motorcycle racing enthusiasts. Situated in the picturesque Isle of Man, United Kingdom, this public roads course is renowned for hosting the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy)...
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Tower of Refuge, Douglas
16 min walk • The Tower of Refuge is a stone-built castellated structure which was erected on St Mary's Isle in Douglas Bay, Isle of Man, in order to afford shelter to mariners wrecked on the rock.
1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Douglas Head Amphitheatre, Douglas
26 min walk • Douglas Head Amphitheatre is a structure on the promontory of Douglas Head on the Isle of Man. At the turn of the 20th century the Isle of Man was a hugely popular holiday destination with the working class factory workers from the northerly part of England and Douglas Head had many attractions, most of which have long since disappeared.
~1760 ftW
Church
All Saints Church, Douglas
9 min walk • All Saints Church, Douglas, Isle of Man, is a 1967 Modernist Anglican church which closed in May 2017. The building was listed as a Registered Building of the Isle of Man in 2001.
1 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Douglas Head Lighthouse, Douglas
26 min walk • Douglas Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Douglas Head on the Isle of Man located between England and Ireland. The lighthouse was established in 1857, although the vicinity was under the control of the Isle of Man Harbour Board from 1832.
~670 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
4 min walk • The Gaiety Theatre and Opera House is a theatre in Douglas, Isle of Man which together with the Villa Marina forms the Villa-Gaiety complex.
0.4 miN
Park
Hutchinson Internment Camp, Douglas
11 min walk • Hutchinson Internment Camp was a World War II internment camp in Douglas, Isle of Man, particularly noted as "the artists' camp" due to the thriving artistic and intellectual life of its internees.
~1040 ftNE
Memorial
Douglas War Memorial, Douglas
6 min walk • The war memorial in Douglas, Isle of Man is dedicated to those who died during World War I and World War II. The rolls of names are segregated by service and year of death.
0.9 miSE
View point
Douglas Head, Douglas
24 min walk • Douglas Head is a rocky point on the Isle of Man overlooking Douglas Bay and harbour. Views extend to include Snaefell Mountain and Laxey.
0.6 miSE
Island
St Mary's Isle, Douglas
16 min walk • St Mary's Isle is a partially submerged reef in Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man. Prior to 1832 the rock was the property of the Quane family until John Quane, Attorney General of the Isle of Man, presented the rock to Sir William Hillary, in his capacity as President of the Isle...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Manx Museum open?

Manx Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Manx Museum?

Nearby attractions include Gaiety Theatre, Douglas (4 min walk), Douglas War Memorial, Douglas (6 min walk), Hilary's Creations, Douglas (7 min walk), St. Mary of the Isle Church, Douglas (7 min walk).

How to get to Manx Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manx Museum:

Tram

The Sefton Hotel • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (4 min walk)
Gaiety Theathre • Lines: Douglas Horse Tramway (5 min walk)

Bus

Loch Promenade • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Victoria Street • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Train

Douglas Railway Station (13 min walk)
Derby Castle Terminus (32 min walk)

Light rail

Derby Castle M.E.R. Station • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (32 min walk)
Port Jack • Lines: Manx Electric Railway (38 min walk)