Our iconic museums and galleries are the perfect places to learn and be inspired. Become immersed in over a thousand years of history.

Browse the diary to find events for everyone, all year round. The choice is varied, from exhibitions to events there is something fun for all the family.

ROMAN

BOUDICCA

HERITAGE

A visit to Colchester Castle is now better than ever before with new interactive displays including new finds and star exhibits like the Colchester Vase and the Colchester Mercury statuette.

TUDOR

GEORGIAN

HISTORIC

This beautiful Tudor mansion is the jewel in the crown of Ipswich’s historic past boasting over 500 years of history.
Explore the period rooms from the Tudor kitchen to the sumptuous Georgian saloon and the beautifully detailed Victorian wing and much more!

CHARACTER

FAMILY

VALUES

Meet many different characters from the past and experience Colchester’s fascinating history. Discover what family life was like for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant.

NATURE

MAMMOTHS

ELEGANT

Explore Ipswich’s past with stories that will inspire you. This fascinating and unique museum gives you the opportunity to meet the famous woolly mammoth, the elegant towering giraffe and other wonderful curiosities from the natural world.

EXHIBITIONS

MODERN

ART

Ipswich Art Gallery shows exhibitions of international importance and provides a unique stage for local artists to show their work and to showcase the region’s artistic talents.

WILDLIFE

HABITAT

CLIMATE

A fascinating chance to get closer to nature. Find out about wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change.
Did you know that there was an earthquake in Colchester in 1884? Or that mammoths and hippos used to roam this area?