The museum serves as headquarters of Manx National Heritage.[2] The museum bears no relation to the institution with the same name founded by Trevor Ashe in 1825.
The Manx Museum and Ancient Monuments Act of 1886 led to the creation of a national museum for the Isle of Man with the aim of preserving the island's cultural and historical heritage.[3] Although there had previously been an institution on the Isle of Man named the Manx Museum, founded by entrepreneur, author, and publisher Trevor Ashe in 1825, it has no relation to the Manx Museum run by Manx National Heritage.
The Manx Museum is partially housed in the original Noble's Hospital building. The site on Crellin's Hill in Douglas was bequeathed by Rebecca Noble, the wife of philanthropist and businessman Henry Bloom Noble in 1885. Rebecca Noble laid the foundation stone but did not live to see the building officially opened.[4]
After the opening of the new Noble's Hospital on Westmoreland Road in 1912,[5] the building lay empty for nearly a decade until the building was handed over to the trustees for the Manx Museum.[2][6] The Manx Museum opened on 2 November 1922 with Philip Moore Callow Kermode as its director.[7][8]
The museum was expanded and was significantly remodelled between 1986–89 and a large extension included a lecture and film theatre, and an art gallery.[2] The museum was officially reopened by Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann in 1989.[9]
Exhibitionsedit
Exhibition depicting tourism on the Isle of Man
Apart from a number of permanent exhibitions ranging from the archaeological history of the Isle of Man to the natural history collection, several temporary themed exhibitions are shown each year.
Other recent exhibitions have included This Terrible Ordeal which focused on the experiences of the Manx people in World War I,[11] and the artwork of British artist William Hoggatt.[12][13]
Visitorsedit
1970 Suzuki T500 race-prepared by Eddie Crooks, winning machine in the 1970 500 cc Production Class TT race ridden by Frank Whiteway, on display at the Manx Museum[14][15]
In 2018 Manx National Heritage stated that there were 100,000 visitors each year on average to the Manx Museum. This figure was disputed by the Isle of Man Newspapers, following a freedom of information request found the recorded numbers to be much less than estimated.
The FoI response revealed that in 2015, MNH counted 63,953 visitors into the museum, in 2016 this was 68,602 and in 2017 the number was 72,661, while the numbers represent an increase of 8,708 visitors over three years, this is still 27,339 shy of the number MNH claimed.[16]
The museum stated that due to remodelling of one of the museum's entrances, "it has become clear that the methodology we use to estimate visitors and users needs to be updated."[16]
Facilitiesedit
The museum has limited parking, a shop, a café and is open daily. The National Art Gallery and the Manx National Library and Archives are also located on the site.[1]
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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 In general the museum covers 10 000 years the history of the Isle of Man from the Stone Age to the modern era 1 Manx MuseumThie Tashtee VanninThe Manx Museum building in DouglasLocation of Manx Museum on the Isle of ManEstablished2 November 1922 101 years ago 1922 11 02 LocationKingswood Grove Douglas Isle of ManCoordinates54 09 16 N 4 28 55 W 54 15445 N 4 48187 W 54 15445 4 48187TypeNational MuseumThe museum serves as headquarters of Manx National Heritage 2 The museum bears no relation to the institution with the same name founded by Trevor Ashe in 1825 Contents 1 History 2 Exhibitions 3 Visitors 4 Facilities 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe Manx Museum and Ancient Monuments Act of 1886 led to the creation of a national museum for the Isle of Man with the aim of preserving the island s cultural and historical heritage 3 Although there had previously been an institution on the Isle of Man named the Manx Museum founded by entrepreneur author and publisher Trevor Ashe in 1825 it has no relation to the Manx Museum run by Manx National Heritage The Manx Museum is partially housed in the original Noble s Hospital building The site on Crellin s Hill in Douglas was bequeathed by Rebecca Noble the wife of philanthropist and businessman Henry Bloom Noble in 1885 Rebecca Noble laid the foundation stone but did not live to see the building officially opened 4 After the opening of the new Noble s Hospital on Westmoreland Road in 1912 5 the building lay empty for nearly a decade until the building was handed over to the trustees for the Manx Museum 2 6 The Manx Museum opened on 2 November 1922 with Philip Moore Callow Kermode as its director 7 8 The museum was expanded and was significantly remodelled between 1986 89 and a large extension included a lecture and film theatre and an art gallery 2 The museum was officially reopened by Queen Elizabeth II Lord of Mann in 1989 9 Exhibitions edit nbsp Exhibition depicting tourism on the Isle of Man Apart from a number of permanent exhibitions ranging from the archaeological history of the Isle of Man to the natural history collection several temporary themed exhibitions are shown each year Every summer an exhibition covering the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races and motorcycle racing is shown 10 Other recent exhibitions have included This Terrible Ordeal which focused on the experiences of the Manx people in World War I 11 and the artwork of British artist William Hoggatt 12 13 Visitors edit nbsp 1970 Suzuki T500 race prepared by Eddie Crooks winning machine in the 1970 500 cc Production Class TT race ridden by Frank Whiteway on display at the Manx Museum 14 15 In 2018 Manx National Heritage stated that there were 100 000 visitors each year on average to the Manx Museum This figure was disputed by the Isle of Man Newspapers following a freedom of information request found the recorded numbers to be much less than estimated The FoI response revealed that in 2015 MNH counted 63 953 visitors into the museum in 2016 this was 68 602 and in 2017 the number was 72 661 while the numbers represent an increase of 8 708 visitors over three years this is still 27 339 shy of the number MNH claimed 16 The museum stated that due to remodelling of one of the museum s entrances it has become clear that the methodology we use to estimate visitors and users needs to be updated 16 Facilities editThe museum has limited parking a shop a cafe and is open daily The National Art Gallery and the Manx National Library and Archives are also located on the site 1 See also editNorth American Manx Museum in Wisconsin United States Castle Rushen House of ManannanReferences edit a b Manx Museum Thie Tashtee Vannin Manx National Heritage Retrieved 28 September 2020 a b c Isle of Man Guide Manx Museum Retrieved 7 December 2016 History of the Society Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society Retrieved 28 September 2020 Death of Mrs H B Noble Manx Sun 14 January 1888 Retrieved 28 September 2020 1888 Nobles Hospital amp Dispensary Isle of Man Archiseek Retrieved 28 September 2020 Papers of the Henry Bloom Noble Trust Archives Hub Retrieved 28 September 2020 A Great National Possession the Museum at Last Isle of Man Examiner 3 November 1922 Retrieved 28 September 2020 A Great Manxman Gone Mr William Cubbon Dies in London Isle of Man Times 7 January 1955 Retrieved 28 September 2020 Manx Museum Douglas Borough Council 13 February 2016 Retrieved 28 September 2020 TT exhibition extended Manx Radio 19 September 2007 Retrieved 28 September 2020 Isle of Man community focus in WW1 exhibition BBC 7 February 2014 Retrieved 28 September 2020 William Hoggatt Manx National Heritage Retrieved 28 September 2020 Caine Valerie 16 March 2020 Isle of Man William Hoggatt Work Exhibited at Manx Museum Transceltic Retrieved 28 September 2020 Frank Whiteway race image race number 41 at Bray Hill iomtt com Retrieved 16 September 2021 Suzuki and Manx National Heritage special summer exhibition easier com 28 May 2010 Retrieved 16 September 2021 a b Doubts over museum s statistics on visitors IOM Today 9 April 2018 Retrieved 20 October 2020 External links editOfficial website of the Manx Museum 54 09 16 N 4 28 55 W 54 15445 N 4 48187 W 54 15445 4 48187 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Manx Museum amp oldid 1176105187, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
