Location: Ipswich
Top Things to do in Ipswich
Things to do in Ipswich, England: The Best Museums
Ipswich (/ˈɪpswɪtʃ/ ( listen)) is the county town of Suffolk, England, located on the estuary of the River Orwell, about 60 miles (97 km) north east of London. The town has been continuously occupied since the Saxon period, and its port has been one of England's most important for the whole of its history.
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1. Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Former Air raid Shelter from World War 2 converted into a museum.
Reviewed By 1972march - Ipswich, United Kingdom
I accidentally stumbled across this on Google Maps, otherwise, I'd never have found this priceless gem! I had no idea there was an air raid shelter in Ipswich that was open to the public - it was only re-opened in 1989 apparently, and has been converted into a museum containing many artefacts from WW2. Run by volunteers, some in period costume, this wonderful place is well worth a visit. Opening times are limited and it's best to check their website. Perfect for all ages, and don't forget to check out the train!!
2. Wattisham Station Heritage
3. Christchurch Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By 228izabellaj
Gorgeous museum, beautiful coffe shop, ice cream available, free entry in the museum, friendly staff
4. Ipswich Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By sarahbarrett2018 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Step back in time and look with wonder through Victorian Eyes. a purpose built museum from the mid Victorian era with stuffed animals, egyptian mummys, and fossils from far and wide. Lots of workshops for families and young children. Close to Christchrch Park with Christchurch Mansion.
5. Ipswich Transport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By captainnedludd - Norwich, United Kingdom
Superb museum in a massive hangar. Buses, trams, motorbikes, a model railway (watch out for the quirky cartoon characters who change all the time) - friendly staff, buses you can get on, and a nice little tea shop. Really fascinating. They do sometimes have a number of buses etc working - very well worth the effort to find out and go on one of those days.
6. Town Hall Galleries
7. Suffolk Aviation Heritage Group Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By ARKSuffolk - Ipswich, United Kingdom
This museum is a credit to the Dedication of the Volunteers who have brought the former generator room, of the defunct USA communications centre, back to life as an aviation museum documenting Suffolk aviation. The volunteer staff were very friendly and helpful. Cafe for coffee, cakes etc. I would recommend this place if you have an hour to spare on the outskirts of Ipswich.
8. Ancient House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By K9499VTmariab - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit when you are next in Ipswich. There's an information room upstairs, in a strange room with homaphradites depicted on the wall paintings.
9. HMS Ganges Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By sarahbarrett2018 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
My Dad was conscripted to the navy during WW2 and did his basic training here. a lovely nostalgic museum about real people with real lives.
10. Waterfront Gallery
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