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Ipswich Museum

Ipswich Museum, High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH, Suffolk, England

Ipswich Museum was founded as a private institution in 1846. Administration passed to Ipswich Corporation in 1853.

It moved to it's current purpose built museum in 1881. The building is Grade II listed. A general museum covering a surprisingly large range of subjects.

Contact Details | Events | General Information

Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 01473 433550
Fax : 01473 433558
E-mail : museums@colchester.gov.uk

URL : www.colchestermuseums.org.uk

Open

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm Closed Good Friday, 24th to 26th, 31st December and 1st January.

Admission Charges

Admission free

Events

Abolition! The Thomas Clarkson Story
26 September 2007 - 30 June 2008

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours

Collections

Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities

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