

Discover history, art, and culture across our unique venues, including Colchester Castle, Colchester Natural History Museum, Christchurch Mansion, Hollytrees Museum, Ipswich Museum, and Ipswich Art Gallery. We offer interactive exhibitions, educational workshops, community events, and work experience opportunities. Visit us to explore fascinating collections, engage in learning experiences, or enjoy a day out with the family.
Our opening hours and prices for each site are as follows:
Colchester Castle
Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 11AM-5PM.
Adults £12.75, Child £7.50, Additional Child £3.75, Student £8.50, Concession £8.50
Colchester Natural History Museum
Temporarily Closed
Christchurch Mansion
Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM (Nov-Feb) 10AM-5PM (Mar-Oct), Sunday 11AM-4PM (Nov-Feb) 11AM-5PM (Mar-Oct), Closed Mondays.
Free entry.
Hollytrees Museum
Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM, Closed Sundays.
Adults £5, Child £3.50, Additional Child £1.75, Student £4, Concession £4
Ipswich Museum
Temporarily Closed for Renovation
Ipswich Art Gallery
Temporarily Closed for Renovation
Main Address: Museums Resource Centre, 40 Heckworth Cl, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TB