Old House of Keys Building

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Be greeted by the secretary of the former home of the Manx Parliament, take your seat in the finely restored debating chamber for a theatrical debate on setting the Island laws. See how democracy developed early – and the effect that political decisions have had on the Manx nation. Should motor racing be allowed on open roads? Should women get the vote? You decide.       

Guide Prices

Public Sitting - Saturdays from 1.45pm
Adults £11 – all visitors have the option to make a voluntary donation of £1.50 at point of booking
Students £5.50 (over 18 with a valid Student Card)
Children FREE (children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult). Please note: the sittings are suitable for Secondary School aged children upwards. For any children under this age parent/carer discretion advised.
Book your visit via our online shop or at the Nautical Museum or Castle Rushen Shop

Castletown Tours – Wednesdays & Saturdays 12pm or 2pm
• Adults £15 – all visitors have the option to make a voluntary donation of £1.50 at point of booking
• Students £7.50 (over 18 with a valid Student Card)
• Children FREE (children aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult)
Book your place to visit the Old House of Keys, Nautical Museum & Old Grammar School via our online shop or at the Nautical Museum or Castle Rushen Shop

Your admission:
• All admission tickets for the Nautical Museum have the option to make a voluntary donation of £1.50 to Manx National Heritage (Isle of Man registered charity no. 603). This donation directly supports the ongoing conservation and management of the Isle of Man’s most significant historic buildings, landscapes, archives and museum collections. Should you wish to opt out of this voluntary contribution, please inform a member of staff at the ticket desk at the time of purchase.
• Children aged 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
• Some special events may incur an additional admission charge.
• Student discount is available on production of a valid student card.
• Group discounts are available to pre-booked group visitors of 15 or more paying visitors booked 7 days in advance.
• Holiday & Annual Passes – admission is only permitted on production of a valid card. Cards are valid for the named person and are not transferable. ID may also be requested. Children free under 18 years of age.

Facilities

Provider Facilities

  • Group Friendly
  • TT & Biker Friendly

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Target Markets

  • Marketed towards Groups
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Parliament Square, Castletown, IM9 1LA
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Awards

  • AccoladesUNESCO Biosphere Partner UNESCO Biosphere Partner 2021

Opening Times

The Old House of Keys is open for bookable groups (27 Mar 2025 - 2 Nov 2025)

* For more information about booking a group visit please visit www.manxnationalheritage.im

Map & Directions

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Situated in the centre of Castletown.

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