Project Updates
There’s a lot we need to do before we can reopen Ipswich Museum, from packing the tiniest objects to moving a mammoth, working with architects, designers, conservators, and builders, community engagement, storytelling and event planning, and much more besides.
As work on the redevelopment of Ipswich Museum progresses, we’ll be sharing news about what’s happening right here.
5 August 2025
Ipswich Museum has seen many changes in its lifetime, and its current transformation into a world-class destination has revealed plenty of evidence of its previous residents. Part of the building was occupied by Ipswich School of Art before it was absorbed by the University of Suffolk, and during the redevelopment work, main Contractor, Gipping Construction, […]
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1 July 2025
Significant progress at Ipswich Museum as redevelopment enters a new phase Ipswich Museum is entering the next important stages of its ambitious redevelopment project, with construction phases nearing completion and the transformation of the historic building well underway. The project, which is modernising the Museum while preserving its Victorian heritage, is set to unveil new […]
Read more 20 June 2025
As the redevelopment of Ipswich Museum continues to move forward, the value of volunteers remains key to the success of the museum when it reopens. As part of National Volunteers’ Week, a special collaboration between Ipswich Museums, Suffolk Family Carers, Family First, National Trust Sutton Hoo, Suffolk Archives and Anglia Care Trust provided the perfect opportunity to say a […]
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1 May 2025
Amplify: to make something louder, to add/expand detail, to increase size and effect. Ipswich Museum presents ‘Amplify’ a free event hosted at Ipswich County Library from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 10th May for young adults aged 16 – 30, to build connections and explore career pathways within the cultural, art and wellbeing services. From […]
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11 March 2025
On 2nd April 2025 Museum on the Move will be making an appearance at Whitton Church. This is for people to drop by and get a glimpse of some of the objects found in Ipswich. This is an exciting time to find out about the local history of Ipswich from prehistoric times to the 21st […]
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7 February 2025
On the 18th of February, Museum on the Move will be visiting Whitton Parish Hall and their open families art/crafts club. You will be able to explore our fantastic fossils and skulls from our collections and handling, learn how fossils are formed and create a fossil skeleton. If that’s not enough, why not create your […]
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4 February 2025
Join us on the 6th February at Geek Retreat anytime from 11am – 3pm to explore the rich history of Ipswich. Ipswich and its people have a rich history which stretches back thousands of years into prehistoric times. Before the official town of Ipswich existed, humans have travelled to, from and through this area in […]
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30 January 2025
Following a well-earned break over the Christmas period, work at Ipswich Museum is back in full swing. The last couple of months have seen significant progress made on the construction stage of the redevelopment project, with the new internal layout beginning to take shape. This includes transforming areas of the Museum previously used as offices […]
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There will be lots of opportunities to get involved with the Ipswich Museum redevelopment project throughout the process.
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