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Three adults dressed in Roman-style costumes engage in animated conversation at an event at Colchester Museums. The man on the left wears a fur cloak, while the woman in the centre is in a white toga-like dress, smiling brightly. The man on the right is dressed in a blue tunic adorned with beads, holding a jar and a drink. The background features an ancient stone wall, adding to the historical atmosphere. On the left side, a beige text box reads

Events in Colchester

Find a variety of events suitable for all at either Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum or the Natural History Museum.

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Two Colchester Museums annual pass cards with a purple gradient background and rounded corners. Each card displays three colourful icons: a red outline of Colchester Castle, a teal depiction of Hollytrees Museum, and a green symbol of the Natural History Museum featuring a stylised ammonite fossil.

Colchester Museums Pass

Become a Colchester Museum Pass holder. Enjoy unlimited entry to all Colchester museums for a whole year, whilst helping preserve our incredible history and artefacts.

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A young girl closely examines a museum display case of preserved butterflies, using a magnifying glass with intense focus. Beside her, another child and an adult, possibly her mother, lean in to observe, smiling with interest. The setting suggests a family-friendly educational experience at Ipswich Museums. On the left side, a taupe-coloured text box reads

Events in Ipswich

There are events to suit all ages and interests at Ipswich Museums, whether you are looking to learn something new or for a fun and cost-effective day out for the kids.

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The historic Ipswich Museum building, constructed in red brick with intricate architectural details including ornate mouldings, pilasters, and large windows with white frames. The entrance features an arched sign reading

Ipswich Museum Redevelopment Project

Ipswich Museum and Ipswich Art Gallery are currently closed until 2027 while Ipswich Museum undergoes redevelopment, but there are still lots of things to explore at Christchurch Mansion.

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Colchester

With a unique mix of fascinating displays and hands-on activities, there is lots for you to explore and discover across Colchester's three museums.

Pay us a visit to Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum or the Natural History Museum.

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Ipswich

Covering thousands of years of both human and natural history, there is so much for families to discover across Ipswich Museums.

Ipswich Museum and Art Gallery are currently closed until 2026 while they undergo redevelopment but there is still lots to explore at Christchurch Mansion.

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Events in Colchester

Colchester Museums Pass

Events in Ipswich

Ipswich Museum Redevelopment Project

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Events in Colchester

Colchester Museums Pass

Events in Ipswich

Ipswich Museum Redevelopment Project

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