An immersive museum in Peel where the mythical sea god Manannan leads you through Celtic roundhouses, Viking longships, and a bustling 19th-century quayside — all under one roof.
Stand before Odin's Raven, a two-thirds-scale replica Viking longship that sailed from Norway to the Isle of Man in 1979. The surrounding gallery brings the Viking Kingdom of Mann and the Isles to life with artefacts, film, and stories of battles, skulduggery and revenge from the medieval Chronicles of the Kings of Man and the Isles.
Begin your journey in an Iron Age roundhouse where a legend unfolds on a stormy night, then move through to a Viking longhouse. These detailed, life-size reconstructions show how people lived and how the Vikings expressed their beliefs through art and craftsmanship.
Explore a faithfully recreated Peel street scene from the 1800s — a sailmaker's loft, a chandler's shop, and a bustling quayside — complete with the infamous smell of the Manx kipper yard. Encounter characters telling stories of fishing, smuggling, and sea captains whose influence went far beyond Manx shores.
A theatre experience explores the stories behind the Island's remarkable stone crosses. Learn how the Isle of Man sat at the centre of a powerful sea kingdom, with precious artefacts from the wealth and riches of that Viking era on display.
Discover the story of the Island's maritime lifeline — the Steam Packet Company — and how it connected the Isle of Man to the wider world. This top-floor gallery rounds off your journey from past to present.
The museum hosts a changing programme of temporary exhibitions in its dedicated gallery space, offering something new for repeat visitors.
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