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Behind the Scenes Tour of the Manx Museum's Natural History Collections

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Behind the Scenes Tour of the Manx Museum's Natural History Collections

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Join Manx National Heritage's Curator of Natural History and take a look at the thousands of plants and animals that we hold in our stores. Learn about the research and conservation efforts linked to these invaluable specimens, how we look after them and their importance for our past and future.

Meet in Manx Museum's reception. Access: small rooms, stepped access, no seating. Maximum 6 people, so booking essential.

For enquiries: laura.mccoy@mnh.im or call 01624 648022

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Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY
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