House of Manannan
The House of Manannan is a museum in Peel on the Isle of Man, and is named after the "great mythological sea god" Manannan.[1] It is located in the former Peel railway station, which has been expanded to suit the needs of the museum. The museum was built in 1997, at a cost of £5.5 million.
The museum covers the island's history and life today, emphasizing that the Manx inheritance and the national character are fundamentally rooted in Celtic, Viking and Maritime culture.
Features
The museum features a life size reconstruction of a Celtic roundhouse,[2] as well as other attractions based from the 19th century, such as a replication of a Peel street. Sea stories are also shared with visitors.[3]
One of the most notable attractions of the museum is Odin's Raven, a recreation of a Viking longship in two-thirds scale. Odin's Raven was made in Norway and then sailed to Peel, arriving on 4 July 1979 as part of the Tynwald's millennium celebrations.[1]
Location
- Location map: 54°13’18"N, 4°41’51"W
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 House of Manannan - Isle of Man Guide
- ↑ House of Manannan - Manx National Heritage
- ↑ The House of Manannan, Peel - Euan's Guide