Manx Museum

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The Manx Museum is the national museum for the Isle of Man, and is the headquarters of Manx National Heritage. The Manx Museum is bursting with artefacts and treasures unique to the Isle of Man. The Island’s history is presented through film, galleries and interactive displays. It houses the National Art Gallery, the National Library and Archive and also has a gift shop and café. The Manx Museum is the perfect starting point to learn about the history of the Island, and has a vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions and events. The Manx Museum is free to visit and is open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm. It is open all year round excluding Tynwald Day (5 July), Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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Access (avg.)

4.75

Parking (avg.)

4.25

Toilets (avg.)

Staff (avg.)

stephenunderwood

Jan 2020

Great new improvements

New automatic and assisted doors throughout the museum and very helpful staff The Manx Museum in Douglas also has the only changing rooms toilet in the IOM

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eleanornrichard

Jul 2018

This location now has a changing places toilet

this location now has a changing places toilet with hoist. fully accessible rooms with disabled parking. very friendly staff

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Manx Museum

Disabled Access at Manx Museum

The Manx Museum is based in a Victorian building with a modern extension housing a lecture theatre, education suite and seminar rooms. The galleries are spread over two floors, with the majority being on the ground level. There are a number of steps and stairs throughout the building, all have lifts or ramp access. We have a standard accessible toilet near to the main entrance. Visitors with specific needs are welcome to contact the museum team in advance of their visit and descriptive guided tours can be arranged. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Disabled access

Accessible parking at Manx Museum

The museum has a small car park which is free to access. The museum has three designated disabled parking spaces opposite the entrance. There is a dropped curb. Visitors can park on the roads surrounding the museum but should note the surrounding streets are within Douglas’ two-hour parking disc zone (meaning cars must be moved every two hours). Disabled badge holders can park in the disc zone for up to four hours, a parking disc must displayed. Parking discs can be collected from any IOM Post Office or the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Manx Museum

The Manx Museum has one accessible toilet. It is clearly marked and has level access, with outward opening door and twist lock. With left hand transfer space with a left hand drop down rail, fixed horizontal hand rail to right side of the toilet, vertical hand rail to right side of basin, low level basin with lever mixer tap, emergency pull cord, low level mirror, paper towel dispenser, good overhead lighting (automatic on/off), tiled floor and wall hanging changing mat for young children.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

Changing Places toilet

There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.