Ipswich Art Gallery

The Art Gallery shows exhibitions of international importance and provides a unique stage for local artists to show their work and to showcase the region's artistic talents.

Due to essential works, the Art Gallery will be closed between November 2021 - Easter 2022. Look out for details of an exciting new exhibition opening from April - June 2022.

For more information, please visit the Colchester + Ipswich Museum website.

About the Art Gallery

The Ipswich Art Gallery is the newest addition to Ipswich Museums.

Ipswich Museums at Christmas

Christmas and New Year opening times for Ipswich Museum, Christchurch Mansion and Ipswich Art School.

Visitor information

How to find Ipswich Art Gallery, opening times and accessibility

Originally in a purpose-built late Victorian building, the functions of museum, library and gallery were combined. The library was removed in the early 20th century but the Art Gallery and the Museum continued to share premises into the 1970s.

Women 100 Project Roles

Women 100 is a Government Equalities Office funded project that will celebrate 100 years of women getting the vote with an exhibition of women artists at Ipswich Art Gallery.

Keep in touch with Ipswich Museums

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Kids' Corner

Our museums bring art and history to life in a fun way! Find out about our events programme, school holiday activities and Mini Mammoths for the under 5s.