Episodes
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, discusses one of the oldest pieces of manufactured jewellery ever found on the Isle of Man - an oyster shell pendant.
Curator of Archaeology at MNH, Alison Fox, talks about an incredible legacy of Viking treasure in the collection, including a recently found gold arm ring
Curator of Archaeology, Alison Fox, talks about just what the term "archaeology" means for the MNH collection - stones, bones and everything in between!
Proclamation. Library and Archives Conservator, Emma La Cornu, decribes the work necessary to preserve original proclamation handbills from the 19th century as a record for future generations
Holiday Poster. Library and Archives Conservator, Emma La Cornu, talks about restoring a colourful holiday poster which depicts the Island as "Bright, breezy and bracing!"
Library and archives. Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, discusses the origins of collecting books and materials to record the Island's history.
Grey Seal. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy discusses the grey seal and one of the oldest taxidermy mounts in the MNH collection.
Beetles. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy talks beetles - large and small - and highlights their vital role in ecosystems.
Pygmy Shrew. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy chats to us about a taxidermy mount of the smallest mammal on earth . .
The giant deer skull. Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy tells us about the giant deer skull found in recent years on the west coast of the Island.
The ceramic soldier. Curator of Arts and Social History at MNH, Matthew Richardson gives us the story of a small bugle-playing figure from around 1900 and a famous figure now largely forgotten.
Ship in a bottle. Curator of Arts and Social History at MNH, Matthew Richardson, discusses a ship in a bottle made by an Italian internee held in a Douglas camp during World War Two.
The Bone Vase. Curator of Arts and Social History Matthew Richardson tells us about a vase handmade in the Knockaloe internment camp.
Curving Road under Vibrant Sky. Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about one of Archibald Knox's paintings done in the Manx countryside.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about a man who may lay claim to be the Isle of Man's greatest ever artist; Archibald Knox
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about mankind's love of beautiful things.
Head of Collections, Kirsty Neate, talks about a long-time favourite of hers within the collections - a painting by an unknown artist entitled "Old Mother Cringle"
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells us the story of the 1905 John Holland painting, Shipping in Douglas.
Collections, Care and Conservation Manager Chris Weeks tells us about the wonders of Bishop Wilson's cabinet. Can you spot his non-original replacement pieces?!
Collections, Care and Conservation Manager Chris Weeks tell us about the 1911 Renault AX
Library and Archives conservator at MNH Emma Le Cornu talks about work to conserve protest placards from the Black Lives Matter demonstration
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about caring for the museum's collections.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, gives us the story of one her favourite items in the collection - an old Manx armchair!
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells about the importance of ordinary things in the MNH collection.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the Manx Museum's bird egg collection.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, takes a look at the Manx Butterfly collection
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, explores the history of the Manx Shearwater on the Calf of Man.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, tells us about the nature diary of amateur naturalist William Stanley Cowin.
Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, talks about the wealth of the Manx Museum's Natural History Collection.
Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about a self portrait by artist Imre Goth.