Latest News
Read the latest news and press releases from the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society.
Latest NewsTynwald Select Committee on Built Heritage 2022
The Society made an initial submission to the Tynwald Select Committee on Built Heritage 2022, a copy of our submission can be read here.
Alliance for Building Conservation (ABC) / Buildings at Risk
More information on the Alliance for Building Conservation (which IoMNHAS founded) and the Buildings at Risk articles here
Isle of Man Studies
Isle of Man Studies vol XVIII (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2021-22) was published 5th July 2023, and has been posted to subscribing members. More details
Student Bursaries
The Society awards student bursaries of up to £300 each year. For more information, and details of how to apply, see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.
Traditional Buildings of Mann
Traditional Buildings of Mann is a new initiative, which aims to encourage local communities to take a more active interest in the traditional buildings in their area. Please visit the project website, or download a copy of our leaflet, for more information about the project and for details about getting involved. You can also read about the project in an article which was published in the Isle of Man Examiner. Please join us in learning more about the Island's traditional buildings.
Isle of Man Studies
Isle of Man Studies vol XVIII (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2021-2022) was published 5th July 2023, and has been posted to subscribing members. More details
Please contact the Hon Librarian for more information about ordering a copy of recent volumes.
Welcome to the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society Website
Our objectives are the advancement of knowledge of natural history and human history and cultural development, especially in the Isle of Man and related countries.
We organise events throughout the year - excursions in the summer and lectures in the winter. Some are particularly suitable for children.
We publish many of the lectures in our Proceedings - now known as Isle of Man Studies
To learn about the Isle of Man and meet others with similar interests - JOIN US
To comment on this site or any other matter relating to the Society please email secretary@manxantiquarians.com or go to the Contact page for how to get in touch with specific officers
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WINTER LECTURE PROGRAMME 2023-24
LECTURES ARE HELD IN THE MANX MUSEUM LECTURE THEATRE, KINGSWOOD GROVE / CRELLIN’S HILL, DOUGLAS AT 2.30 P.M. FOLLOWED BY TEA.
Saturday 9 December
Steve Crellin
Fascinating Flies
A tour of the island’s true fly (Diptera) fauna showing just a few of the species from a range of different families. The aim of the talk is to give an idea of why local entomologist Steve Crellin has been enthralled by flies for 40 years.
2024
Saturday 20 January
Dr Lara Howe
Manx eelgrass: Conservation and restoration
Lara’s talk will cover the work that Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) has been undertaking on eelgrass. Through collaborative working, with various partners, MWT have trialled eelgrass plant relocation, and begun mapping beds, assessing abundance and species diversity within the meadows.
Alliance for Building Conservation (ABC) / Buildings at Risk
A full archive of the Buildings at Risk articles, and background information on the Alliance for Building Conservation (which IoMNHAS founded) can be found on ABC's website www.abc.org.im
Student Bursaries
Applications for the 2024 bursaries opened on 1st November 2023. For more information, please see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.