Ipswich Museums

Ipswich Museums Explore Ipswich’s past with stories that will inspire you.

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.

This is your warning that there's only a week left of Constable: A Cast of Characters! 🚨Step into Constable's world to c...
07/06/2026

This is your warning that there's only a week left of Constable: A Cast of Characters! 🚨

Step into Constable's world to celebrate his 250th anniversary and explore the art from himself and those who supported him, including Suffolk artists Thomas Gainsborough and George Frost.

The exhibition also showcases new art created by Sasha Constable, international sculptor and a direct descendant of the artist himself. 🙌

Don't forget, kids go FREE to our exhibition, making this the perfect family day out. ✨

You can head to our website to get your tickets, follow the link below👇

https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/constable250/

Constable 250 is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

📸Credit: Douglas Atfield

Our Ipswich Solar Party is back on the 27th June between 10am - 3pm! ☀️Explore the Sun through real telescopes and other...
06/06/2026

Our Ipswich Solar Party is back on the 27th June between 10am - 3pm! ☀️

Explore the Sun through real telescopes and other equipment, as we are joined by experts from the Orwell Astronomical Society who will astound you with their knowledge and equipment! 🔭

This event is FREE to all and suitable for ages 5+ but all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the event.

Head to our website to find out more information 👇

https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/events/ipswich-solar-party-2/

Want to learn more about a museum object? 🔍Museum Tonic is a project conceived by Ipswich Museum to get young people tal...
06/06/2026

Want to learn more about a museum object? 🔍

Museum Tonic is a project conceived by Ipswich Museum to get young people talking about objects in our collections.

You can be in the chance of talking about the objects pictured with a Museum expert, where we will create audio recordings.

If this is something you are interested in, simply apply by scanning the QR code on a different device, or email [email protected] 📩

Applications close on the 15th June 2026.

With just over a week left of Constable: A Cast of Characters, don't forget about our Gallery Explorer Trail for the fam...
05/06/2026

With just over a week left of Constable: A Cast of Characters, don't forget about our Gallery Explorer Trail for the family! 🔍

This is a set of fun activity cards with things to find and do, attached to a snazzy lanyard.

Remember, children can explore the exhibition free of charge but there’s no age limit on who uses the trail cards, so come and join in the fun! ✨

Constable 250 and is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to explore Constable’s art and legacy through 2026.

Spotted in our gift shop…👀Although our first exhibition is nearly complete, you can keep your mind busy with all things ...
04/06/2026

Spotted in our gift shop…👀

Although our first exhibition is nearly complete, you can keep your mind busy with all things Constable, with the books on sale in our gift shop.

Dive into Constable’s world and learn about the life he lived and his extraordinary work! 🖼️

Head to our gift shop at Christchurch Mansion to get yours! 📚

Join us for Constable's 250th Birthday Party on the 11th June! ✨This is a FREE, drop in event for families, to spend tim...
01/06/2026

Join us for Constable's 250th Birthday Party on the 11th June! ✨

This is a FREE, drop in event for families, to spend time outdoors after school, from 3:30pm - 5pm, on the beautiful Christchurch Mansion front lawn.

With an afternoon of celebrations, the whole family can join in artist led activity, sign Constable's Birthday Card and share Constable's Birthday Cake! 🎂

Bring along a picnic and dress for the weather to make the most of a summery afternoon celebrating one of Suffolk’s most famous artists. ☀️

Find out more below 👇

https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/events/constable-bday-party/

Constable 250 is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to explore Constable’s art and legacy through 2026.

Step into the world of Regency elegance with art restorer, Sarah Cove! ✨Join us for a fascinating lecture on the redisc...
29/05/2026

Step into the world of Regency elegance with art restorer, Sarah Cove! ✨

Join us for a fascinating lecture on the rediscovery and restoration of John Constable’s portraits of society figure Mrs. Emily Treslove and her husband, Thomas. 🖼️

Sarah Cove is an accredited paintings conservator-restorer, technical art historian and lecturer, specialising in British art and leading authority on Constable’s oil painting materials and techniques.

Tickets are £25 per person and include a welcome drink, the talk and entry to Constable 250: A Cast of Characters.

Find out more by heading to our website to book your tickets👇

https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/events/c250-treslove-talk/

This event is kindly supported by The Friends of the Ipswich Museums.

Just over 2 weeks left of our Constable: A Cast of Characters exhibition! ✨Don't miss out on seeing works by John Consta...
28/05/2026

Just over 2 weeks left of our Constable: A Cast of Characters exhibition! ✨

Don't miss out on seeing works by John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough and George Frost.

As well as new art created by Sasha Constable, international sculptor and a direct descendant of the artist himself.

Head to our website to book your tickets, remember kids go FREE!👇

https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/events/c250-treslove-talk/

Constable 250 is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to explore Constable’s art and legacy through 2026.

It's Day 1 of The Suffolk Show! 🐏We are so excited to be here at the Suffolk Show today and tomorrow, showcasing some am...
27/05/2026

It's Day 1 of The Suffolk Show! 🐏

We are so excited to be here at the Suffolk Show today and tomorrow, showcasing some amazing collections and objects that we own.

Come and meet the team and say hello! We would love to see you. 👋

We are located on stand 368 in the red zone, look out for the ferris wheel near! 🎡

See you soon...

26/05/2026

It’s our Textile Discovery Day today! 🧵🪡🧶🪵

Join us until 3pm to meet a range of experts working in textiles across Suffolk!

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