Ipswich Museum

This fascinating and unique museum gives you the opportunity to meet the famous woolly mammoth, the elegant towering giraffe and other wonderful curiosities from the natural world.

COVID-19 Update: Ipswich Museum is open and visitors no longer need to book free tickets to visit. The building remains Covid-Secure with enhanced safety measures, hand sanitiser and cleaning regimes in place. Read more about visiting Ipswich Museum.

Attractions

About the galleries, events and exhibitions at Ipswich Museum.

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Visitor information

How to find Ipswich Museum, opening times, facilities and accessibility.

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.

Ipswich Museum Re-development Project

Ipswich Borough Council, in partnership with The Friends of the Ipswich Museums and the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) are embarking on an ambitious project that aims to breathe new life into the museum, transforming it into an exciting cultural hub filled with energy, activity and debate.