Ipswich Museum Sets Spring 2027 Reopening After £12m Refurbishment
So, guess what? The Ipswich Museum is gearing up to reopen in early 2027 after a massive £12 million renovation. It had to close back in October 2022, but now it's almost ready with eight brand-new galleries. This 146-year-old building, which is quite historic, is getting a lot of help for its makeover. Funding is coming from Ipswich Borough Council, National Lottery players, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, along with several other organizations like the DCMS Museum Estate and Development Fund and other foundations. Plus, there’s been a public campaign to rally even more support.
Key facts
- Ipswich Museum will reopen in Spring 2027.
- The museum closed in October 2022 for a £12 million refurbishment.
- The building is 146 years old and Grade II listed.
- Eight new and upgraded galleries are part of the transformation.
- Funding includes National Lottery players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
- Ipswich Borough Council matched investment alongside other funders.
- Additional contributions came from the DCMS Museum Estate and Development Fund, Clore Duffield Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Wolfson Foundation, Foyle Foundation and The Friends of the Ipswich Museums.
- A public campaign provided much-needed support.
Entities
Institutions
- Ipswich Museum
- Ipswich Borough Council
- National Lottery
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund
- DCMS Museum Estate and Development Fund
- Clore Duffield Foundation
- Garfield Weston Foundation
- Wolfson Foundation
- Foyle Foundation
- The Friends of the Ipswich Museums
Locations
- Ipswich
- United Kingdom
- Suffolk