MNH wants to transform heritage site
Plans to redevelop the Nautical Museum in Castletown into an all-weather visitor centre have gone on public display today (11 July).
Manx National Heritage wants to transform the heritage site by undertaking conservation works and repurposing currently unused outbuildings.
Today’s open day will run until 7pm – at the Castletown Civic Centre.
People can undertake virtual tours of the proposed revamp, with a digital 3D model walkthrough, and talk to staff.
Connie Lovel, the executive director of Manx National Heritage, said: “The regeneration of the Nautical Museum into an all-weather family friendly and accessible heritage visitor attraction is a transformative project which we believe will create an engaging and truly memorable experience for all visitors from near and far.
“Both the stories told at the Nautical Museum and surrounding the Peggy are of great international significance and this exciting development will further contribute to the already rich cultural life of Castletown and the Isle of Man. It will also create a landmark venue to be proud of, housing a world-class visitor attraction with a broad appeal.
“We look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to the Civic Centre to view the proposed designs and to discuss the potential positive impact of this project.”
You can find out more HERE.
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