Ipswich Museum

Open for tours
2025-07-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | MA
Explore our historic properties, view artwork by acclaimed Ipswich painters, and see unique pieces of Ipswich history and beyond.

Happy 4th of July! The Museum is closed today in observance of the Holiday!!
2025-07-04 | MA

Open for tours
2025-07-03 22:00, 2025-06-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 16:00 and 3 more dates | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States

Francis Richardson: The Ipswich Years
2025-06-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States

Mr. Waite's Improbably History
2025-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 | MA
Join Bob Wait, Professor at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, columnist for the Local News, and communication consultant as he shares his wit and creativity with a spoof on the play, Mr. Peabody’s Improbable History from the classic animated TV program, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. This will be a lighthearted romp through his personal history, as it relates to Ipswich. Don’t miss this one!
Members: Free | Non-members: $10

Open for tours
2025-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States

Monday Brown Bag Talk - What Should I Wear?
2025-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Join Ipswich Museum curator, Katherine Chaison, and Collections Manager/Textile Specialist, Susan Landy, for a show and tell of the Museum’s vast collection of clothing. These pieces have been collected over time, and give a fascinating insight into historic styles of dress.

Opening day for Tours!
2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | MA

The Revolutionary War Letters of Joseph Hodgkins & Sarah Perkins Hodgkins
2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Join Gordon Harris, town historian, as he shares the poignant letters of Lieutenant Joseph Hodgkins, written in 1775 from the battlefronts of Boston and Bunker Hill to his beloved wife, Sarah. In these heartfelt correspondences, Hodgkins expresses his deep longing for home, describes the dire conditions faced by the troops, and shares news of fellow husbands and sons affected by the conflict. Over four years, he penned 68 letters while Sarah contributed more than 45 in return. This captivating lecture offers a unique glimpse into the emotions and experiences of local citizens during the Revolutionary War.
Members: Free | Non-members: $10
