IPSWICH MUSEUM INC

Our museum is anchored by two significant properties: the 1677 Whipple House and the 1800 Heard House, which serves as our headquarters. Both properties are filled with original architectural detail, furnishings, and artifacts that give visitors an intimate glimpse into the lives of early Ipswich residents. We also have the Alexander Knight House on-site, directly next to the Whipple House. The house is a model of an original structure built in 1657 and an example of a more typical first-period home.

Beyond the physical structures and important objects that comprise our collection you will find our most valuable asset: the narrative of our town, its origin, why we grew, and what made Ipswich such an extraordinary place for immigrants, artists, and tycoons alike.

There are hundreds of stories to discover through the Ipswich Museum. We invite you to dig a little deeper, explore, question, and come away with a better understanding of your own history.