Guided House Tours
2026-05-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 16 more dates | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Guided house tours available for our historic properties, including the Whipple, Alexander Knight, and Heard Houses. View artwork by famed Ipswich Artists, and see unique and treasured pieces of local history. The last tour starts at 3 PM.

The Dams and Bridges of Ipswich Sunday Stroll
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:00
We use these bridges every day, but hardly give them a second thought as significant pieces of history. Join Scott Jewell for a walk around the town and learn about the stories the bridges and dams can tell.
When: Sunday May 31, 2026 2-3PM (Please note updated date – previously May 3, 2026)
Where: The tour will depart from the Ipswich Museum parking lot at 2PM and will last 45-60 minutes.
Cost: $10 Members / $15 Non-members
Tours take place rain or shine, please dress accordingly. In the event of extreme weather, they will be cancelled and tickets refunded.

Loom Demonstration
2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:00
Come listen to a talk and demonstration on weaving. Diane Howe, weaver will explain techniques and tools used in this process. There will be a small pop-up exhibit downstairs in the Whipple House to see items made in that time period. This talk and demonstration will be held on the second floor of the Whipple House.

After the Party
2026-06-17 19:30 - 21:00
Ipswich’s Bob Waite, Professor, Seneca Polytechnic College and author brings his wit to the topic of politics, drawn on his experience serving as Press Secretary to Senator Ed Brooke (R-MA), Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), as a member of the Reagan Administration, and including his long-time bipartisan friendship with Democrats George McGovern and Michael J. Harrington.

Stars and Stripes: T-Shirt Decorating
2026-07-01 10:30 - 12:00
Celebrate the 250th in style! Come decorate t-shirts using paints, stickers and your imagination to wear for upcoming Independence Day festivities. Parents are welcome to decorate t-shirts as well!
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 10:30 – 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-members
Meet at the rear of the Whipple House. Parking is available across the street at the Ipswich Museum on 54 S Main Street.
Please note that sign-ups for this event will close on Sunday, June 28th

Closed in Observance
2026-07-04
In observance of the holiday, the museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. Happy Independence Day!

Stories and Stitches: Quilts for Kids
2026-07-15 10:30 - 12:00
Attend a special “show and tell” featuring the Ipswich Museum’s quilt collection. We’ll take a look at a selection of quilts that are not on public view and learn about their history. Using this as inspiration, everyone will then design and assemble quilt square iron-on patches to take home.
Come learn more about the importance and the history of quilting in Ipswich!
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 – 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-members
Great for ages 8-12.
All materials will be provided.
Meet in the Appleton Room at the Ipswich Museum in the Heard House. Parking is available at the Ipswich Museum on 54 S Main Street.
