Museums and galleries

Covering thousands of years of history, a visit to one of our museums or art galleries will take you on a fascinating journey through time.

COVID-19 Update: Our museums are open. Read more about what measures are in place and find out what to expect when you arrive.

Museum From Home

Looking for things to do? Our team have devised a variety of activities to help educate and entertain. Inspired by the collections across Colchester and Ipswich, from art to nature, archaeology to social history, we hope to bring the museum to you!

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. Visitors need to book a free ticket for a timed slot before they visit. Read more about what measures are in place and book your tickets.

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.

Please note: Ipswich Art Gallery is currently closed for maintenance work. We hope to re-open with a new exhibition in the Spring/Summer of 2021

Christchurch Mansion

This beautiful Tudor mansion is the jewel in the crown of Ipswich's historic past boasting over 500 years of history.

COVID-19 Update: Christchurch Mansion is open. Visitors need to book a free ticket for a timed slot before they visit. Read more about what measures are in place and book your tickets.

The Ed Sheeran: Made in Suffolk exhibition has closed but exclusive merchandise is still available to buy online - shop now at www.shop.made-in-suffolk.co.uk.

Locations of museums and galleries

Location map showing Ipswich Borough Council museums and galleries.

Ipswich and the Armistice

Ipswich and the Armistice is a community project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and we need your help.

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.

Collections

Our collections cover both human and natural history. These collections are full of objects which tell us not only what life was like thousands of years ago but also about life today.