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Nautical Museum

Castletown, Harbour, Castletown
+44 (0)1624 648000
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Castletown
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Museums
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
Most recent review
- 29 Feb 2012
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Isle of Man, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

This little museum is really interesting inside with lots of interesting things to see and very unusual layout with secret entrances/cupboards. This is well worth a visit and commands a good view from outside on the wall in its courtyard of castletown harbour and the bay. More

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Douglas, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

All sorts of weird & wonderful things to see. From ships biscuit making machines, to an old armed yacht that had been walled in under the floor More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

I really like this museum. It had a lot of beautiful nautical pieces, well set out. You could but some presents for people that you know are sea faring folk. More

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Bristol UK
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

Castletown is a great place to spend a day. There's so much to see and do there. The House of Keys, old School, Castle Rushden, great restaurants. There's so much it's easy to overlook this compact but intriguing museum. It's packed - literally - with naval and ship artefacts, of which the jewel in the proverbial crown must be Peggy,... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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If you're in Castletown don't miss this museum. From the front it appears to be a small and dusty terraced house but don't be put off. The building was owned by Sir George Quayle who on the surface was an 18th century model citizen - started a bank and was a member of the Manx parliament. The museum holds his... More

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Lancashire
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46 reviews 46 reviews
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2011
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The Nautical Museum in Castletown is a charming little establishment that has a fascinating story to tell. First opening in 1951 the museum (situated near the harbour) houses many historical maritime artefacts and displays throughout and offers a charming array of information for any naval enthusiast young or old. The main focus of the tour, however, centres around an 18th... More

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Isle of Man
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11 reviews 11 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2007

The Nautical Museum in Castletown is small but has a fascinating story to tell, featuring smuggling, hidden doors, a lost boat and roguish. This is a small friendly museum which you are guided around whilst being told its story which is its main attraction. Allow about 1 hour for your visit. More

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