Explore the collection of works by Arthur Wesley Dow. The Ipswich Museum owns the largest single collection of works by Arthur Wesley Dow, including oil paintings, watercolors, photographs, ink wash drawings, wood block prints, and plaster casts.
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Upcoming Events

Sunday Strolls:

Led by experienced guides, Stephanie Gaskins and Scott Jewel, topics range from the life and art of Arthur Wesley Dow to pivotal moments of Ipswich history.

Tours begin on April 19, 2026 and will run most Sundays until May 31, 2026.

 

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Stories and Stitches:
Quilt History and Handiwork

Join us for a special “show and tell” featuring the Ipswich Museum’s quilt collection. Curator Katherine Chaison will share a selection of quilts that are not on public view and talk about their backgrounds and history on May 13, 2026.

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Guided House Tours:

The 2026 tour season will begin Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 23, 2026. 

We will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 and

Saturday, July 4, 2026.

The normal tour season operates Thursdays-Sundays through October 12, 2026.

Dow Arts Program Classes & Workshops

 

 

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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.

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