Closed for Memorial Day
2026-05-07 | Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
In observance of the holiday, the museum will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

The Women of Ipswich Sunday Stroll
2026-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the stories of how women have shaped the town. From the wrongfully enslaved Jenny Slew to the visionaries of the Ipswich Female Seminary, Stephanie Gaskins will guide you through Ipswich’s past from a new perspective. Mothers are free with a paying family member!
When: Sunday May 10, 2026 2-3PM
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 + Free for moms with a paying family member
Tours take place rain or shine, please dress accordingly. In the event of extreme weather, they will be cancelled and tickets refunded.

Stories and Stitches: Quilt History and Handiwork
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:30
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.
After getting a closer look at these historic quilts, participants will then have the opportunity to create a quilt inspired craft. Everyone will be able to design and assemble a quilt square patch to take home.
Come learn more about the importance and the history of quilting in Ipswich!
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location: Appleton Room
Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-members

Ipswich 101 Sunday Stroll
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:00
Are you new to Ipswich or in the dark about this town’s long and rich history? This tour is designed as a crash course through Ipswich’s past. Join Scott Jewell for a walk through some of the highlights and lowlights that have shaped this great town over thousands of years.
When: Sunday May 17, 2026 2-3PM
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.

Meet Abigail Adams, America's First Second Lady
2026-05-20 19:30 - 21:00
Since 2003, Sheryl Faye, actor has been presenting Historical Women to inspire adults and children about history. Her one man show will leave you spell-bound and inspired. Her performances are entertaining and educational, and they help the members of the audience to truly understand the profound positive impact these women have made in history. She has been here doing her presentations a number of times.

2026 Tour Season Opening Day
2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00

Guided House Tours
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00, 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 and 13 more dates
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.
