Experience Constable’s iconic Hay Wain in Suffolk for the first time, alongside major national loans and rare works from his childhood home to explore themes of landscape, place and walking. 11 July – 4 October 2026.
Ipswich Museum is closed for a multimillion pound redevelopment. We are expanding gallery space, enhancing visitor facilities, and reinterpreting our unique collections, working closely with Ipswich communities to share new stories and foster pride in the Museum.
Ever wondered about the history of a particular part of Ipswich? Or what sorts of things have been collected to show the town’s evolution? Explore our interactive map to reveal where objects was discovered, made or have links to.
Explore the period rooms from the Tudor kitchen to the Georgian saloon, gaze at the fine collection of art from Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable, or discover our latest exhibition in the Wolsey Art Gallery.
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