Museum talk this evening

The purpose of museums to be discussed

What are your views on museums - and their purpose?

At King William's College this evening, the former director of the British Museum, Sir David Wilson, and Edmund Southworth, current director of Manx National Heritage, go "head to head" over the changes in the museum world and visions for the future.

Organised by Castletown Heritage, the evening is being chaired by local journalist and editor Valerie Cottle. 

Chair Pauline Stewart says museums are often taken for granted: (play audio)

Doors at the Kings Court Theatre open at 7pm for a start 7.30pm.