Old House of Keys, National museum in Castletown, Isle of Man.
The Old House of Keys features a restored debating chamber with wooden benches arranged in rows facing a central podium where legislative discussions took place.
Built in 1821 as the parliament building, this Georgian structure served as the meeting place for the House of Keys until its relocation to Douglas in 1874.
The museum presents interactive sessions where visitors participate in historical debates that shaped the Isle of Man's laws and democratic processes.
The museum opens from March to November, with admission fees of £9 for adults and free entry for children under 12 accompanied by adults.
Visitors can sit in the exact seats where Members of Parliament discussed and voted on the first laws granting women's voting rights on the Isle of Man.
Location: Castletown
Inception: January 1821
Accessibility: Beperkte toegang voor rolstoelen
Operator: Manx National Heritage
Website: http://gov.im/mnh/heritage/museums/houseofkeys
GPS coordinates: 54.07339,-4.65208
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:22
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