MOTOR MUSEUMS ON THE ISLE OF MAN
The Isle of Man is a haven for motorbike enthusiasts, never more so than during the Isle of Man TT Races. If you're planning a visit, be it during the racing or outside of it, make sure to check out these incredible motor museums that celebrate the island's rich motoring heritage when you’ve not got a hedge to be sat on.
Isle of Man Motor Museum
Located in Jurby, the Isle of Man Motor Museum is a must-visit for any petrolhead.
Home to over 500 unique vehicles, including more than 300 motorcycles, the museum showcases everything from early motorized bicycles to modern superbikes, including iconic TT winners and Bonneville record holders. The museum is also the proud new owner of a number of the old TT Course Signs!
The museum is open during the summer daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and admission is £19.50 for adults and £9.50 for children aged 5-15. Concessions for retirees, students and those with disabilities are priced at £17.50.
Manx Museum TT Gallery
The Manx Museum in Douglas features a dedicated TT Gallery that delves into the history and culture of the Isle of Man TT Races.
With a range of machinery on display, some highlights include Mike Hailwood’s 1979 Senior TT winning Suzuki, an AJS motorcycle ridden in the 1914 Junior TT - one of very few verified pre-First World War TT motorcycles to exist, and all the spectacular full sized Mercury trophies which have been presented to winners since the start of racing in 1907. The plaques around the base of each read like a who’s who of motorcycle racing history legends.
Admission to the Manx Museum and TT Gallery is free, with the option to donate. The museum is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Isle of Man TT Gallery at the Manx Museum
Jurby Transport Museum
Housed in a former RAF aircraft hangar, the Jurby Transport Museum offers a fascinating look at the Island's transport history.
The museum features a wide range of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, lorries, buses, and trams. With a number of restoration projects on going, every visit will be different from the last, with volunteers working real-time on the vehicles in the museum.
It's open on Summer weekends from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM between 6th April and 28th September. Admission is free, though donations are welcome.
Murray's Motorcycle Museum
From personal collection to a full museum, many long time visitors of the Isle of Man TT Races, or indeed their fathers or grandfathers, will know Murray’s Motorcycle Museum.
Once situated in the building that now houses Victory Cafe at the Bungalow, the bikes returned to their original home in Santon just before the TT centenary. An ever evolving collection, Murray's Motorcycle Museum is a treasure trove for motorcycle enthusiasts. The museum, established in 1953, boasts over 150 bikes, ranging from the late 1800s to modern times, and in fact the stories of how those bikes came and left the collection over the years is almost as interesting as the bikes themselves.
It's open seven days a week, and the entry is £10 per person.
Leece Museum
Situated in Peel, the Leece Museum mainly offers a unique glimpse into the local history of Peel, but below the main gallery, in the infamous “Black Hole”, lives a collection of classic motorcycles.
As well as the bikes, there are sets of leathers to be seen whilst soaking in the atmosphere of the space which was once a holding cell…
It's open daily from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and admission is free.
Leece Museum - Visit Isle of Man
