Manx Transport Heritage Museum

About the museum

The Manx Transport Heritage Museum is housed in the old brickworks office on Mill Road in Peel, beside the line of the former Peel railway. It opened in 2002 to record the history of transport on the Isle of Man, with a special focus on Peel.

The best-known exhibit is an original Peel P50, a three-wheeled micro car made in Peel in the 1960s that is the smallest production car ever built; only 50 were built and 27 are known to survive. Alongside it are photographs, small-scale models, railway memorabilia and a replica of the motorbike George Formby rode in the film No Limit.

Outside, across the road, parts of the Peel Railway survive, including the water tower and the body of a passenger coach. The museum relies on memberships, donations and sales of souvenirs and books, and an annual classic and vintage vehicle rally is held on the first Sunday of August, alongside Peel Carnival.

Highlights

• Original 1964 Peel P50, the smallest production car
• Replica of George Formby’s motorbike from the film No Limit
• Photographs and models of Manx transport
• Peel Railway memorabilia
• Surviving Peel Railway water tower and coach body across the road

Permanent exhibition

• Peel P50 and Manx transport – The original Peel P50 micro car, a replica of George Formby’s motorbike, photographs, models and railway memorabilia.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Manx Transport Heritage Museum

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free; donations are welcome. The museum depends on memberships, donations and sales of souvenirs and books.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

A third-party museum directory says the museum is not suitable for wheelchair users, because there is a step at the entrance and the walkways inside are narrow.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the town centre of Peel, close to the House of Manannan.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Small souvenirs, books and newsletters are on sale. Public toilets are in the town. Wi-Fi is not mentioned.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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