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Everybody should have the opportunity to be inspired by our museums. We are committed to supporting that, which means listening to our visitors and continually finding ways to improve.

Click on the links below for useful access information, such as when the Mansion is quieter, what to expect when you arrive and what facilities we have. If you cannot find the answers you are looking for, please contact our Access Champions on 01206 282931 or email museums@colchester.gov.uk and our team will be happy to help. 

Venues

Christchurch Mansion

Explore the period rooms from the Tudor kitchen to the sumptuous Georgian saloon.

Gaze at the fine collection of art from Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable.

Access at the Mansion

Ipswich Museum

Enjoy a fun-filled day out and make lasting memories at Ipswich Museum, home to our much-loved mammoth, Wool-I-Am. Travel the globe or step back in time and see how Ipswich has changed since the Stone Age. 

 

CLOSED UNTIL 2025

Ipswich Art Gallery

Be moved and inspired by our changing programme, bringing together all kinds of artforms, museum objects and more. From Ipswich collections to touring exhibitions, local to international artists, there is something for everyone.

 

CLOSED UNTIL 2025

What's On

Museums Events

Events

Browse the diary to discover what’s on in Ipswich, including fun events for all the family, talks, tours and evening events for adults.

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Museums Exhibitions

Exhibitions + Displays

Our programme draws from Ipswich’s own art and museum collections, as well as touring exhibitions and work by local artists. We also have an incredible array of permanent displays.

 

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