Manx National Heritage is a unique organisation in Europe. It combines the statutory responsibility for a complete portfolio of heritage responsibilities on behalf of the Government and the people of the Isle of Man.

These responsibilities include:

The National Museum Service comprising thirteen museum sites open to the public with highly qualified professional staff.

The National Monuments Service providing for the protection of monuments throughout the landscape, administering the National Monuments Record and controlling all archaeological investigation within the Island.

The National Trust Service preserving and protecting important landscape areas of natural beauty and ecological significance, including the Biological Records Office service.

The National Archive preserving and making available to the public the national collection of Manx printed works, archives, photographs and film.

The National Art Gallery comprising the most important examples of art produced in or about the Island throughout history, including contemporary artists.