Museum Sessions

Interact, dress up and explore the rich history Ipswich has to offer.

Our sessions involve a mixture of elements including story tours by trained Museum Assistants, teacher-led activities and free time to explore the galleries.

For more updates about our museum sessions, teachers can also sign up to our schools mailing list.

Sessions

Amazing Animals

Investigate traditional displays and handle collections to employ and practise scientific enquiry skills – including observation, prediction and measurement.

Discover Art In A Day

Explore a range of art forms and artists at the Mansion, from paintings to furniture, Michelangelo and Rubens to the 2000s.

Currently unavailable

Early Years

Use one of our topic boxes to bring focus to your visit. Specifically designed for younger children.

Ipswich At War: Local History Study

Uncover the history of Ipswich by taking on the roles of a local wartime family. Combines fun, hands-on activities with the use of real artefacts.

Journeys In Ancient Egypt

Map the journey of an Ancient Egyptian artefact from the potter who made it to the museum visitors who handle it today.

Maths At The Mansion

Develop math skills and solve problems about the architecture, decoration and historical lives associated with the building.

Currently unavailable

Prehistory

Investigate, question and compare two lifestyles in our prehistoric past. Artefacts, art and role-play bring history to life.

Toy Stories

Take part in lots of interactive activities which reveal more about the amazing toy collection at Christchurch Mansion.

Victorians

Bring the Victorian home to life as you play the role of servants to complete kitchen and laundry chores before dressing up as the rich homeowners Mr and Mrs Fonnereau.