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Christchurch Mansion

Image: An elegant old red brick mansion

Christchurch Mansion
Soane Street
Ipswich
IP4 2BE
Suffolk
England

Collection details
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Maritime
Music
Personalities
Social History
Weapons and War

Facilities

Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01473 433554
General information (Fax) : 01473 433564
E-mail : museums@colchester.gov.uk
Website : www.colchestermuseums.org.uk

Open
2007:
From Sunday 8th April Christchurch Mansion will open
Monday through till Sunday 10.00am till 5.00pm

Closed
2007:
Closed Good Friday, 24th to 26th, 31st December and 1st January.

Admission charges
Free Admission

Collections description
Christchurch Mansion is a 16th Century house built in an historic park. The rooms are furnished in various styles from Tudor to Victorian periods. Also in the house is the Suffolk Artists Gallery; which displays visual art from Ipswich Museums and Galleries Collection. Christchurch Mansion houses the most significant collection of Constable and Gainsborough paintings outside London.

Key artists and exhibits
Constable ; Gainsborough ; Contemporary Visual Arts

Articles
Art Inspired By Waste Material At Wolsey Art Gallery Ipswich
Learn A Lesson In Artistic Housekeeping At Christchurch Mansion
Artist's Record Of Fear Haunts The Remote Orford Ness
Artist Captures Sources Of Energy At Christchurch Mansion

Events
Designer China  Workshop or activity session
Spot the Difference  Workshop or activity session
Medieval Music  Performance
Hands-on History  Workshop or activity session
Walk-in Wardrobe  Workshop or activity session
Top Hats and Bonnets  Workshop or activity session
Out of the Box

Available resources
More than a Visit  Resource or activity pack; Taught session (schools); Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Shop
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