New spring event series
New
Sunday Stroll
event series in April!
Click to read more and to reserve your tickets. Space is limited.
Sunday Stroll – The Port of Ipswich
Sunday Stroll – The Port of Ipswich
Did you know Ipswich was a custom port from 1705 -1844? Join Scott Jewel for a walk to the site of old port and explore this fascinating part of the
Sunday Stroll – Arthur Wesley Dow’s Ipswich
Sunday Stroll – Arthur Wesley Dow’s Ipswich
Join Dow Curator Stephanie Gaskins as she guides us around town through the life and work of Ipswich artist, Arthur Wesley Dow. Limit 10 people. $10 Tickets, reservations required. Reserve
Sunday Stroll – Dams and Bridges of Ipswich
Sunday Stroll – Dams and Bridges of Ipswich
We use these bridges everyday, but hardly give them a second thought as significant pieces of history. Join Scott Jewel for a walk around the town and learn about the
Sunday Stroll – Slavery in Ipswich
Sunday Stroll – Slavery in Ipswich
Join the museum’s educator, Erin Rice, on a walk around town to discuss the names and forgotten labors of the enslaved people that lived here, but also Ipswich’s links to
Sunday Stroll – Ipswich Female Seminary
Sunday Stroll – Ipswich Female Seminary
Join Dow Curator, Stephanie Gaskins, on a journey back to the early 19th century when Ipswich was home to the Ipswich Female Seminary, an early school for the higher education
Upcoming event
Sunday Stroll – The Port of Ipswich
Sunday Stroll – The Port of Ipswich
Did you know Ipswich was a custom port from 1705 -1844? Join Scott Jewel for a walk to the site of old port and explore this fascinating part of the
Calling all artists
The Ipswich Museum invites proposals for a work of art that will be installed on the conservation land owned by the museum and will become a part of its permanent collection. Artists may propose either an already completed piece for sale to the museum or propose a new piece that can be delivered within the timeframe and parameters listed below.
Click to read more and apply.
Free Audio Guide and Walking Tours
While the houses remain closed due to the pandemic, the grounds of the Ipswich Museum are open to visitors everyday. You may now take a free audio tour by downloading the PocketSights app to your device and turning on location services, or searching “Ipswich Museum.” While on site you can add comments or upload your own photos to the tour. You can also tour remotely from the comfort of your home with the virtual features.
Classes & Workshops
Please check back every week for our year round and seasonal offerings!
For a list of past classes & workshops please follow link below.
Historic Properties
The Ipswich Museum oversees three historical homes: The Whipple House (1677), The Heard House (1795-1800), and the Alexander Knight House. We offer guided tours on a seasonal basis.