The Birth of the Ipswich Arts Association
2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
The mission of the Ipswich Art Association is to empower, promote, and advocate for all creative and performing arts and artists in Ipswich. Joan Wilking, artist, will discuss how the newly formed Ipswich Arts Association was born and its connection to our community.

Winter Exhibit - "Fiber Arts"
2025-04-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | MA
Come in Saturdays and Sundays through early Spring and view fiber arts pieces highlighting everything from Ipswich lace-making and embroidery to modern quilts.
Members: Free, Non-Members: $5

Tea, Porcelain, and Opium
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
In the wake of the American Revolution, North Shore merchants dispatched sailing ships to the Far East, racing to bring back tea, silk, pepper, and porcelain. By 1800, their ventures had transformed Essex County into one of the wealthiest regions in the United States. Join Ipswich writer Doug Stewart as he explores Ipswich’s connection to the 19th-century China Trade, including the pivotal role of Heard & Company in smuggling opium to China. Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover a fascinating chapter in local history!
Members: Free | Non-members: $10

Weaving Threads of Lace History
2025-04-26 10:30 - 16:00 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
The New England Lace Group presents, “Weaving Threads of Lace History”. Anyone interested in fiber arts or learning more about the history of lacemaking in Ipswich is welcome to attend.

Brown Bag Talk: Fiber Art & Ipswich Lace
2025-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Join museum president, Stephanie Gaskins, and Collections Manager, Susan Landry, for a show and tell on Fiber Art & Ipswich Lace!
Members: Free | Non-members: $5

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

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

Open for tours
2025-05-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 08:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Explore our historic properties, view artwork by acclaimed Ipswich painters, and see unique pieces of Ipswich history and beyond.

Open for tours
2025-05-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-31 01:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 22:00, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | MA

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.

Open for tours
2025-06-13 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
