Ipswich Museums: What's On April - September 2018

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April - September 2018

What’s On

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1/ CHRISTCHURCH MANSION

Soane Street, Ipswich, IP4 2BE 01473 433554 OPENINg TImES MarCh-OCtOber tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 11am-5pm NOveMber-February tuesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 11am-4pm

Situated in the stunning surroundings of Christchurch Park, this tudor mansion boasts 500 years of history and is one of Suffolk’s most treasured buildings. the Mansion was built on the site of the holy trinity Priory in the 16th Century and passed through many hands over the years.

In 1894 Felix Cobbold presented it to the town, meaning you now have the opportunity to explore this magnificent building.

DON’T mISS: • Wolsey art Gallery • Suffolk artists Gallery • Works by Gainsborough and Constable • the victorian wing • the tudor kitchen

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2/ IPSWICH MUSEUM

High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH 01473 433551 OPENINg TImES tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 11am-5pm

this fascinating and unique museum gives you the opportunity to meet the famous woolly mammoth and go on a journey through Suffolk’s past. From the ancient egyptians to the romans, to the angloSaxons and the victorians, there is a lot to explore. the original museum was founded in 1846 before moving to the current building in 1882. the Museum has always promoted the arts and sciences.

DON’T mISS: • Wool-I-am the Mammoth • rosie the rhino • victorian Natural history Gallery • Ogilvie british bird Gallery • egyptian Gallery • World Cultures Gallery

3/ IPSWICH ART GALLERY

1 Upper High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NE 01473 433681 OPENINg TImES tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 11am-5pm

Located next to the Museum, Ipswich art Gallery displays exhibitions of international importance and provides a unique stage for local artists to show their work and to showcase the region’s artistic talents. With a changing cycle of temporary exhibitions, there is always something new and fascinating to see at Ipswich art Gallery.

UPCOmINg EXHIBITIONS: • Contemporary Chinese Works on Paper: a review • Open Call 2018

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Exhibitions

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Related Events

Thomas Wolsey: Ipswich’s greatest Son

The Wolsey Angels - the story of their rediscovery and conservation Friday 6 April Diana Graves, the conservator with the V&a responsible for the restoration of wolsey’s angels, joins us for an evening.

Open until Sunday 22 April 2018 EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEmAND

7pm | £11 | Book online thomas wolsey was born into humble beginnings in Ipswich in the 1470s and rose to become henry VIII’s chief advisor. Discover the man behind the story through the angels that he designed for his tomb and his portrait. explore some of the Ipswich Museums’ rarely displayed tudor objects.

Artist at the mansion Sunday 8 April Lisa temple-cox, artist-in-residence, unveils the outcome of her three-month residency at christchurch Mansion. her work will be on display until 22 april.

11am-5pm | Free | Drop-in

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You Are Here!

The making of Ipswich Open until Sunday 15 April 2018

LAST CHANCE TO SEE have you ever wondered how your little piece of Ipswich ďŹ ts into the story of this ancient town? we invite you to take a look at the fascinating story of Ipswich by delving into the stored collections and pinpointing their stories on the map. Find out more about the people who have lived in, passed through and shaped Ipswich since prehistoric times, while recalling memories, sharing stories and joining a conversation about our rich and vibrant past.

Free admission

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Contemporary Chinese Works on Paper: A Review Saturday 28 April - Sunday 17 June this exhibition will show the largest selection of contemporary chinese works on paper outside of china. It explores the rich diversity of contemporary practice in chinese drawing, printing and painting on paper in the 21st century. chinese calligraphy developed during the han Dynasty of 206 Bc-220 aD, while traditional chinese painting followed soon after. Both techniques employ the same methods and are carried out with a brush dipped in black ink. today, artists work in a variety of inks, paint and printing techniques. with 72 artists and more than 100 artworks, visitors can explore a diverse range of pictures. curated by Zhang Xing, robert priseman and Marco cali.

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OPEN CALL

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Open Call 2018 Saturday 23 June - Sunday 23 September The Ipswich Art Society calls all artists to submit artwork to the annual Open Call exhibition. oils, watercolours, prints, drawings and sculptures can all be submitted. the exhibition will also celebrate more than 50 years of the anna airy award by displaying works by past winners. anna airy was one of the most distinguished painters of her generation and promoted chances for younger artists to exhibit work in galleries.

For more information please see www.ipswich-art-society.org.uk Free admission

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Sudbourne Park Printmakers at Christchurch mansion Saturday 12 may - Sunday 30 September

What will a group of printmakers create in Christchurch mansion? the sudbourne park printmakers are an established group of east anglian artists who have been creating new prints in response to the collections in the Mansion and surrounding park. come and ďŹ nd out the dierence between an etching and a linocut and enjoy a new way of looking at christchurch Mansion.

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Kiss and Tell: Rodin and Suffolk Sculpture Saturday 24 November 2018 – Sunday 28 April 2019 Auguste Rodin’s iconic life size marble sculpture, The Kiss, will be coming to Ipswich later this year on loan from the Tate collection. The 19th Century artwork is a significant piece in the history of sculpture. this major exhibition focuses on the story behind the Kiss. Who were the entwined lovers? how many versions did rodin create? Why was the sculpture covered up for so long?

Discover the story of the sculpture and see what other images of love and devotion can be found in the Ipswich collections. Find out about the Suffolk sculptors who have been inspired by the Kiss.

Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic masterpiece outside of London.

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Ask The Expert

Tuesday 1 may Tuesday 5 June Tuesday 3 July Tuesday 4 September

Wednesday 11 April Wednesday 30 may Wednesday 22 August have you ever found something interesting and wondered what it might be? Bring in your own treasured items, share your stories about them and ask questions to a variety of specialists at our ask the expert days!

Discover the museums through play, stories and activities designed to encourage development and curiosity about the world around us. each session will have a dierent fun and interesting topic to focus on. as these events are so popular we have added afternoon sessions! Find out more details on our website.

In april and august we will be looking at fossils, rocks, bones, teeth and small bugs (if well-contained). In May we will be focusing on local and social history.

Mini Mammoths are for parents and carers. nurseries and groups should contact the Museum direct to discuss options.

10am-3pm | Free | Drop-in

10.15-11.15am & 1.15-2.15pm ÂŁ2.20 per child | age 2-4 | Book online

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SILENT DISCO: museums at Night Saturday 19 may Move the Mammoth, lock up the rhino, this is your chance to dance the night away at Ipswich Museum. Don’t like the same music as your friends? No problem!at a flick of a switch you’ll be able to change who you’re listening to through a set of wireless headphones.

Perfect for everyone, no matter what your age, get down to the beat with a disco like you’ve never experienced before. there’s fun for all the family between 5.30-7.30pm. It’s the turn of the teens at 7-9pm. as it’s getting late it’s time for the adults to take over and get into the groove from 9.30-11pm.

5.30-7.30pm | £3.30 per person | Families 7-9pm | £3.30 per person | age 14-19 9.30-11pm | £6.60 per person | 18+ | Cash bar book online

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Butterfly Printing Tuesday 3 April explore the Museum’s butterfly collection and create your own patterns with press prints and mono printing.

Drop in between 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm | £4.95 per child | age 5+ | Book online IpswIch art GaLLery

Stencil Your Street Wednesday 4 April Inspired by the You Are Here! The Making of Ipswich exhibition, create street scenes by stencilling your favourite buildings from Ipswich.

Drop in between 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm | £4.95 per child | age 5+ | Book online chrIstchurch MansIon

Totally Toys Thursday 5 April explore your creative side using our vintage toy collection at the Mansion to sketch, design and create monoprints of your own fantastic toys.

Drop in between 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm | £4.95 per child | age 5+ | Book online

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Fashion Forward Tuesday 10 April Discover the wonderful world of african design through our world culture collections and try your hand at block pattern printing.

Drop in between 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm | £4.95 per child | age 5+ | Book online IpswIch art GaLLery

Arty Selfies Wednesday 11 April take inspiration from the Ipswich character portraits in the You Are Here!

The Making of Ipswich exhibition to create your own Ipswich selfie using drawing and printing techniques.

Drop in between 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm | £4.95 per child | age 5+ | Book online chrIstchurch MansIon

ghost Prints Thursday 12 April create a printed portrait inspired by christchurch Mansion’s paintings and find out what mono ghost printing is.

Drop in between 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm | £4.95 per child | age 5+ | Book online

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Summer Around the WEEK ONE

TUESDAY 31 JULY - THURS

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Family Drumming Tuesday 31 July Join local musicians and learn how to use drums and percussion instruments, with a chance to perform your music in the Museum galleries.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online IpswIch art GaLLery

World Patterns Wednesday 1 August Be inspired by the patterns in the Gallery and Museum ceramics to create your own tile design.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online chrIstchurch MansIon

Navigating the World Thursday 2 August Get creative with electronic devices to animate the story of thomas eldred, an extraordinary tudor explorer.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online

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Paths in the Forest Tuesday 7 August Learn more about the way of life for the first peoples of america. Look more closely at the objects in the Museum and then make your own 3D totem pole.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online IpswIch art GaLLery

Clay Nation Wednesday 8 August For centuries, people have been using clay to make art.

Make your own clay creations inspired by the south american pots in the Museum.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online chrIstchurch MansIon

Colours of the World Thursday 9 August explore how exotic spices and plants from around the world can be used to create dyes. Make your own colours and use them to dye a canvas bag to take away.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online

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Summer holiday Around TUESDAY 31 JULY - THURSDAY 23 AUgUST

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globetrotting Storyteller Tuesday 14 August Join us to hear stories from around the globe, as you explore our galleries with our costumed storyteller.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online IpswIch art GaLLery

Shadow Puppets Wednesday 15 August china, India and nepal all have a history of shadow puppetry. have a go at making your own incredible creatures for a shadow play about your world.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online chrIstchurch MansIon

Queen victoria and her Empire Thursday 16 August we need your help to prepare christchurch Mansion for a royal visit! help the servants get ready for a feast using ingredients from around the world, meet characters and prepare for a ball. activities throughout the day.

Victorian kitchen workshop: 10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online

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Exploring Egyptians Tuesday 21 August Discover the egyptian tomb, handle real egyptian artefacts and design a crown fit for a pharaoh.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online IpswIch art GaLLery

Postcards from the gallery Wednesday 22 August Design fantastic postcards inspired by the paintings, drawings and sculpture in the open call exhibition.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm £3.30 per child | age 5+ | Book online chrIstchurch MansIon

Tales Through Time Thursday 23 August Join our storyteller to discover the past through stories and tales from around the world.

10.15-11am, 11.15am-12pm, 2.15-3pm Free | age 5+ | Drop in

Don’t forget: kids can get into history at Ipswich Museum during term time too with our school sessions. We provide fun, engaging and informative sessions for schools. teachers can check out our website for more details.

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Talks&Tours Curator’s Introductions

Curator’s Introductions are private, bespoke tours of new exhibitions by the lead curator responsible for their creation, development and display.

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Contemporary Chinese Works on Paper: A Review Wednesday 2 may 11am-12pm | £6.60 | Book online

Culture & Cake culture & cake sessions are informal thought-provoking and engaging discussions focused on our work and exhibitions over a cuppa and slice of cake.

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Open Call 2018 Wednesday 11 July 1.30-2.30pm | £6.60 | Book online

Contemporary Chinese Works on Paper: A Review

Sudbourne Park Printmakers at Christchurch mansion

Wednesday 13 June

Wednesday 12 September

1.30-2.30pm | £6.60 | Book online

1.30-2.30pm | £6.60 | Book online

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Museum Secrets

Museum secrets delves behind the closed doors of Ipswich Museums to get under the skin of what we do. they give you the chance to meet our sta and learn about their work, or rediscover some of the characters who used to work and live in our buildings. chrIstchurch MansIon

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Stone Age Survival Kit Sunday 29 July using artefacts from the displays at Ipswich Museum, Museum apprentice Marta williamson discusses everyday stone age life, and how people could have survived in the harsh world they inhabited.

The Clocks of Christchurch mansion

2.15-3.15pm | Free | Drop-in

Sunday 27 may

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Join Museum assistant peter Garwood as he completes the daily maintenance and winding of our collection of antique clocks. Learn more about how these time keepers have watched the Mansion change through the ages.

2.15-3.15pm | Free | Drop-in

Bringing History to Life Sunday 30 September Museum assistant tim rousham will talk about how bringing history to life and live interpretation can educate and stimulate audiences in new and exciting ways.

2.15-3.15pm | Free | Drop-in

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Peep into the Past Join our tour guide from the Friends of Ipswich Museums for a free 30-minute tour of Christchurch Mansion.

Weekdays at 11am, Sundays 2pm Free | Drop-in

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Special events In 1969, Kenneth Clark asked the british people: “What is civilisation?”. Nearly 50 years on, the bbC is returning to Clark's question and responding with a range of personal views from some of our leading historians and curators today.

Inspired by the Civilisations series and to celebrate the inclusion of our collections in the Civilisations augmented reality app, we’re hosting a programme of events.

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Titus Flavius Demetrios: Dying in Ancient Egypt

Conserving Cultures in the 21st Century

Saturday 21 April

Saturday 23 June

Join us as we explore the role of art and ritual in death for ancient egyptians and how this resonates in other cultures through to the present day.

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conservator robert entwistle will present a workshop on the methods used to maintain and care for our First nations collections from the northwest coast of canada and the united states. spaces are strictly limited so please phone the Museum to reserve your place today.

Whakapakoko rākau:

10am-1pm | Free | call to book

2.30-4pm | Free | Drop in

Capturing god Saturday 12 may what is the role of religion and belief in the development of art and civilisations? Join us as we explore multi-faith perspectives through our collections and discussion.

2.30-4pm | Free | Drop in

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The Objects You missed Out On Saturday 14 July Join our collections and Learning team as we show you the objects that were selected, but didn't make it onto the BBc civilisations app.

2.30-4pm | Free | Drop in

Made possible with Art Fund support

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Surrounded by acres of rolling lawns, scenic wooded areas and a delicately created arboretum, the historic Christchurch Mansion is the ideal venue for a wedding.

Find out more at www.venuesipswich.co.uk

L I v e M u S I C • t h e at r e • Fa M I Ly e N t e r ta I N M e N t • CO M e Dy

Great nights out for everyone

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Summer events Open air Cinema Ipswich Music Day Open air theatre Global rhythm Indian Summer Mela Maritime Festival Multicultural Day

Swimming, skating, tennis, football and much more ...

See the full list of summer events at

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