Manx Museum
The Manx Museum (Thie Tashtee Vannin) in Douglas, Isle of Man is the national museum of the Isle of Man. It is run by Manx National Heritage.
Clagh Ogham, an artifact at the museum
Another artifact
Thie Tashtee Vannin | |
.jpg) The Manx Museum building in Douglas | |
  Location of Manx Museum on the Isle of Man | |
| Established | 2 November 1922 |
|---|---|
| Location | Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Coordinates | 54°09′16″N 4°28′55″W |
| Type | National Museum |
The museum opened in 1922, in a building that was formerly Noble's Old Hospital. It was expanded and remodeled during 1986–89.[1]
The museum serves as headquarters of Manx National Heritage.[1]
The museum bears no relation to the institution with the same name formed by Trevor Ashe in 1825.
See also
- North American Manx Museum, in Wisconsin, United States
References
- "Isle of Man Guide: Manx Museum". Retrieved 7 December 2016.
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