With a unique mix of fascinating displays, the latest technology and hands-on activities, there is lots for your family to explore and discover across Colchester + Ipswich Museums. Explore the national story of Roman and Norman conquest, Boudiccan revolt and Civil War at Colchester Castle. Find out about wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change at the nearby Natural History Museum.
See a changing programme of local and touring exhibitions, featuring art, museum collections and more at Ipswich Art Gallery. Immerse yourself in over 500 years of history in the stunning Tudor Mansion, set within Christchurch Park. With a unique mix of fascinating displays, the latest technology and hands-on activities, there is lots for your family to explore and discover across Colchester Museums' three sites.
See a changing programme of local and touring exhibitions, featuring art, museum collections and more at Ipswich Art Gallery. Immerse yourself in over 500 years of history in the stunning Tudor Mansion, set within Christchurch Park. With a unique mix of fascinating displays, the latest technology and hands-on activities, there is lots for your family to explore and discover across Colchester Museums' three sites.
Services
Our Team
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Their expertise spans a range of fields from exhibition design to collections documentation, curation and learning to administration. Our Visitor Services team bring the venues to life, while our conservators restore and protect the collections for future generations.
As employees of Colchester Borough Council, museum staff enjoy a range of benefits, from flexible working to travel discounts, generous annual leave to professional development opportunities.As a joint museums service across Colchester and Ipswich, our aim is for everyone who works with us to feel welcome, supported and represented.
As employees of Colchester Borough Council, museum staff enjoy a range of benefits, from flexible working to travel discounts, generous annual leave to professional development opportunities.As a joint museums service across Colchester and Ipswich, our aim is for everyone who works with us to feel welcome, supported and represented.
What we do
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Check out our growing library of activities inspired by the collections, to help educate and entertain. We want to showcase the variety of roles in museums, as well as the exciting work our staff do. Memory Boxes are great way to interact with a family member, social group or in a care home. Find out more about some of the different projects Colchester + Ipswich Museums have delivered.
About Us
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The museums wouldn't exist without our incredible team and we want to showcase the exciting work those staff do. We also work with a range of partners, from funders to educators, other museums to community groups. With their support, we are able to do so much more for our visitors and share new stories from the collections.
Access
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Everybody should have the opportunity to be inspired by our museums. We are committed to supporting that, which means listening to our visitors and continually finding ways to improve. If you cannot find the answers you are looking for, please contact our Access Champions on 01206 282939 or email museums@colchester.gov.uk and they will be happy to help.
Past Projects + Exhibitions
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Colchester + Ipswich Museums have delivered countless projects and exhibitions over the years. Heritage and arts organisations from across the country explored how they were engaging and sharing ownership with communities. From Bronze Age torcs to modern bling, people have adorned themselves with jewellery for thousands of years.
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