Ipswich Museum, Local history museum in High Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom.
The museum holds over 200,000 objects across multiple collections, including natural history specimens, archaeological artifacts, and regional art pieces.
Founded in 1846 by local industrialists, the museum relocated to its current Grade II listed building on High Street in 1881.
The institution maintains strong connections with educational programs through partnerships with schools, universities, and research organizations across Suffolk.
The museum is currently undergoing an £8.7 million renovation project and will reopen its doors to visitors in 2025.
The collection includes specimens gathered by John Stevens Henslow, Charles Darwin's mentor, who served as museum president from 1850 to 1861.
Location: Ipswich
Inception: 1846
Part of: Colchester and Ipswich Museums Service
Address: High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH IP1 3QH IP1 3QH
Phone: +441473433551
Website: https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/ipswich-museum
GPS coordinates: 52.06071,1.15120
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:04
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