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Collections

The collections in Colchester and Ipswich cover both human and natural history. These collections are full of objects which tell us not only what life was like thousands of years ago but also about life today. Find out more about each of the collections by clicking the tabs on the left or check out some of the highlights.

Art

Art

  What? Do you have any pictures in your house? Or saved on your mobile...

Art

Archaeology Colchester

Archaeology Colchester

  What? Colchester occupies a unique place in the history of Britain.

Archaeology Colchester

Archaeology Ipswich

Archaeology Ipswich

Welcome to archaeology at Ipswich Museum. Join us on a journey of...

Archaeology Ipswich

Social History

Social History

  What? Social History covers all aspects of domestic and social life...

Social History

Natural History Ipswich

Natural History Ipswich

  What? Ipswich Museum has a historic connection to science and the...

Natural History Ipswich

Natural History Colchester

Natural History Colchester

  What? The Natural History collections held at Colchester focus on...

Natural History Colchester

Explore the highlights

Have a look at some of the highlights of our extensive collection.

Explore the highlights

Portable Antiquities Scheme

Portable Antiquities Scheme

The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary scheme to record...

Portable Antiquities Scheme

Conservation

Conservation

Colchester and Ipswich Museums Conservation Service undertakes...

Conservation

Identifications Service

Identifications Service

Colchester and Ipswich Museums Service operates a free identifications...

Identifications Service

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Links

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