Ipswich Museum
Ipswich Museum
High Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Telephone
Museum Switchboard
01473 433550
Fax
fax number
01473 433558
Ipswich Museum was founded as a private institution in 1846. Administration passed to Ipswich Corporation in 1853.
It moved to it's current purpose built museum in 1881. The building is Grade II listed. A general museum covering a surprisingly large range of subjects.
Venue type
Museum
Additional info
Disabled access, baby changing facilities and gift shop.
Ipswich Museum
High Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Telephone
Museum Switchboard
01473 433550
Fax
fax number
01473 433558
Includes Natural history, geology, archaeology, local history and ethnography galleries
Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Music, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Key artists and exhibits
- Ogilvie Bird collection; anglo-saxon archaeology; roman archaeology; Victorian taxidermy; Rowland Ward taxidermy; Sikh heritage; Maharajah Duleep Singh; African heritage; geology; red crag fossils; coralline crag fossils; Norwich crag fossils; coprolite; Egyptian archaeology; Giraffe; Rhinoceros; Gorillas; Du Chaillu; Ice Age fossils; Woolly Mammoth
Collections services
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Ipswich Museum
High Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Telephone
Museum Switchboard
01473 433550
Fax
fax number
01473 433558
Snap Happy
Capture something special in the museum through your lens and enter our photo competition - the winning pictures will be displayed in Ipswich Museum.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
Where
Ipswich Museum
Admission
Categories: 4-6 yrs, 7 - 10yrs, 11 - 16yrs
Send a copy of your picture to Ipswich Museum, with your name, age and contact details.
Revealing the Romans
Come along and discover more about our Roman ancestors in fun, hands-on sessions, with the chance to touch some real Roman objects.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
Where
Ipswich Museum
Admission
Free event, no need to book
Drop-in sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Tuesday 21st July, BSL interpreted sessions at 11am and 1pm
African Safari
Come along to the museum this week and make your own binoculars, before going on a safari trail around the galleries to see what creatures you can spot!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
Where
Ipswich Museum
Admission
Free
20 minute sessions at 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm
Suitable for any age, but young children should bring an adult helper
Book in advance on 01473 433554
African Drumming
Groove to the beat, feel the rhythm and learn more about the drums, techniques and tunes of African music.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
Where
Ipswich Museum
Admission
90 minute workshops starting at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm
Book in advance on 01473 433554 or drop into Christchurch Mansion
£2.00 per drummer
Suitable for ages 6+
Living in World War Two
Discover Ipswich during World War Two, then make your own toy gas mask to take home.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
Where
Ipswich Museum
Admission
£1.50 per mask
20 minute sessions at 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm
Suitable for any age, but young children should bring an adult helper
Book in advance on 01473 433554 or drop into Christchurch Mansion
No Mummies Allowed!
Take inspiration from the hieroglyphs, beliefs and customs of the Ancient Egyptians and make your very own no mummies allowed bedroom door hanger.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
Where
Ipswich Museum
Admission
£1.50 per person
Any age, but young children should bring an adult helper!
20 minute sessions at 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm 3.30pm and 4pm
Book in advance on 01473 433554 or drop into Christchurch Mansion
Animation Stations
Create characters and use cameras, laptops and stop motion animation to bring them to life on screen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
Where
Ipswich Museum
Admission
£4.50 per child, including DVD of film created. Use of all equipment is included.
Book in advance on 01473 433554 or drop into Christchurch Mansion
Sessions at:
10.30am (5-7 years)
2pm (ages 8+)
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Ipswich Museum
High Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Telephone
Museum Switchboard
01473 433550
Fax
fax number
01473 433558
