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

DesignLab Nation is a programme of in-depth projects that explore new ways of engaging secondary school students with design.

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

Available to book from 16th June

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.

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

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

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.

This session offers pupils the chance to handle real finds, discover where the Anglo-Saxons came from and find out more about their way of life…

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

In this half-day interactive session pupils will explore rocks and soils using science and English skills.

Students can examine objects linked to the families who have lived in Christchurch Mansion and debate why they are kept in a museum.

Discover new ideas in Ipswich.

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