Manx National Heritage has launched a programme of interactive workshops for schools, designed to bring history, culture, and creativity to life for Manx students.
Running from September 2025 to March 2026, the programme offers a diverse range of educational experiences at iconic heritage sites, tailored for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 learners.
From exploring toys of the past to stepping inside a Victorian classroom, pupils will discover the Isle of Man’s history and heritage in exciting, memorable ways.
Interactive Workshops
Anthea Young, Education Officer at Manx National Heritage said: “We are thrilled to launch this exciting series of workshops to inspire young people to connect with the Isle of Man’s past.
“Each workshop combines storytelling, play, and hands-on discovery, ensuring that pupils not only learn about history but experience it first-hand.”
Workshops in the programme include:
- Towers, Turrets & Tales
Castle Rushen, 22–24 September 2025 (KS1 & KS2)
Unlock the history and architecture of Castle Rushen with an adventurous castle exploration.
Booking code: Tower2025 - Seaside, Sandcastles & Suitcases
Manx Museum, 29 September–2 October 2025 (KS1)
Step back to the golden age of Island holidays with souvenirs, postcards, and Punch & Judy.
Booking code: Seaside2025 - Knox – Landscapes, Light & Legacy
Manx Museum, 14–16 October 2025 (KS2)
Discover Archibald Knox’s artistry before creating your own Knox-inspired masterpiece.
Booking code: Knox2025 - Rocks & Relics
Manx Museum, 4–7 November 2025 (KS2)
A hands-on geology workshop exploring fossils, sediments, and the Giant Deer.
Booking code: Rocks2025 - Settlers & Stones
Manx Museum, 17–20 November 2025 (KS2)
Journey through Manx prehistory from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to the Iron Age.
Booking code: Stone2025 - A Victorian Christmas at the Grove
Grove Museum, 2–11 December 2025 (KS1 & KS2)
Decorate a traditional tree, sing carols, and experience a Victorian family Christmas.
Booking code: Grove2025 - Terrific Treasures
House of Manannan, 19–22 January 2026 (KS2)
Discover national treasures including coins, jewellery, and ceremonial artefacts.
Booking code: Treasures2026 - Warp and Weft – Raiders and Traders
House of Manannan, 3–11 February 2026 (KS2)
Explore Viking textiles and sagas through creative weaving and storytelling.
Booking code: Warpweft2026 - Victorian Schooldays
Old Grammar School, 23–26 March 2026 (KS1 & KS2)
Experience life in a Victorian classroom, complete with lessons, playtimes, and costumes. Booking code: School2025
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