Museum 100

The ceramic soldier. Curator of Arts and Social History at MNH, Matthew Richardson gives us the story of a small bugle-playing figure from around 1900 and a famous figure now largely forgotten.

Ship in a bottle. Curator of Arts and Social History at MNH, Matthew Richardson, discusses a ship in a bottle made by an Italian internee held in a Douglas camp during World War Two.

The Bone Vase. Curator of Arts and Social History Matthew Richardson tells us about a vase handmade in the Knockaloe internment camp.

Curving Road under Vibrant Sky. Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about one of Archibald Knox's paintings done in the Manx countryside.

Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about a man who may lay claim to be the Isle of Man's greatest ever artist; Archibald Knox

Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, talks about mankind's love of beautiful things.

Head of Collections, Kirsty Neate, talks about a long-time favourite of hers within the collections - a painting by an unknown artist entitled "Old Mother Cringle"

Curator of Art and Social History at MNH, Katie King, tells us the story of the 1905 John Holland painting, Shipping in Douglas. 

Collections, Care and Conservation Manager Chris Weeks tells us about the wonders of Bishop Wilson's cabinet. Can you spot his non-original replacement pieces?!

Collections, Care and Conservation Manager Chris Weeks tell us about the 1911 Renault AX