
Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square
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On October 21st, 2026, the Ipswich Museum will host an exhibition concerning local development. The event focuses on progress at both the museum and Arras Square. Admission to this display is free of charge.
Discover the latest progress at Ipswich Museum and Arras Square as two landmark projects preserve the past and shape the future.
Revisiting Ipswich Museum & Exploring Arras Square
Join us for a return site visit to Ipswich Museum to see how this landmark restoration and modernisation project has progressed since our last tour. This follow-up visit offers the opportunity to revisit the beautifully reimagined Grade II* listed building and discover the latest developments as it prepares to welcome visitors.
See how the museum continues to celebrate its rich Victorian heritage while delivering enhanced accessibility, expanded gallery spaces and improved visitor facilities. Explore the transformed interiors, where former office spaces have been repurposed into engaging exhibition areas, allowing more of the museum's remarkable collections to be displayed than ever before.
This site visit also includes a tour of Arras Square, where you'll learn about the ongoing transformation of this important public space and its role in Ipswich's wider regeneration. Together, these two projects showcase how thoughtful design, heritage conservation and placemaking are helping to shape the future of the town while preserving its historic character.
Whether you joined us on our previous museum visit or are attending for the first time, this combined tour offers a valuable opportunity to experience two of Ipswich's most significant regeneration projects and gain insight into the vision, challenges and achievements behind their transformation.
Please note: this event is for over 18's only.
Parking: Pay & Display parking is available at the Crown Car Park, IP1 3HS
The following PPE will be required for this visit - Safety Footwear, Hardhat & Hi-Viz
This event is free to CIOB members, non-members will be charged £25.00
Numbers are limited so prompt booking is required.
This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.
Contact
Sarah Catherall
Email: scatherall@ciob.org
Tel: 07934 116187
How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.
The CIOB Assist Programme
This event is free for CIOB members to attend. If you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist please click HERE Now more than ever, we need your support. Thank you for your generosity. Find out more about the work we do
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Frequently asked questions
Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 09:00.
Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square is held at Ipswich Museum in Ipswich (High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH).
Tickets for Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Ipswich Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square
Editorial Summary
On October 21st, 2026, the Ipswich Museum will host an exhibition concerning local development. The event focuses on progress at both the museum and Arras Square. Admission to this display is free of charge.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Discover the latest progress at Ipswich Museum and Arras Square as two landmark projects preserve the past and shape the future.
Revisiting Ipswich Museum & Exploring Arras Square
Join us for a return site visit to Ipswich Museum to see how this landmark restoration and modernisation project has progressed since our last tour. This follow-up visit offers the opportunity to revisit the beautifully reimagined Grade II* listed building and discover the latest developments as it prepares to welcome visitors.
See how the museum continues to celebrate its rich Victorian heritage while delivering enhanced accessibility, expanded gallery spaces and improved visitor facilities. Explore the transformed interiors, where former office spaces have been repurposed into engaging exhibition areas, allowing more of the museum's remarkable collections to be displayed than ever before.
This site visit also includes a tour of Arras Square, where you'll learn about the ongoing transformation of this important public space and its role in Ipswich's wider regeneration. Together, these two projects showcase how thoughtful design, heritage conservation and placemaking are helping to shape the future of the town while preserving its historic character.
Whether you joined us on our previous museum visit or are attending for the first time, this combined tour offers a valuable opportunity to experience two of Ipswich's most significant regeneration projects and gain insight into the vision, challenges and achievements behind their transformation.
Please note: this event is for over 18's only.
Parking: Pay & Display parking is available at the Crown Car Park, IP1 3HS
The following PPE will be required for this visit - Safety Footwear, Hardhat & Hi-Viz
This event is free to CIOB members, non-members will be charged £25.00
Numbers are limited so prompt booking is required.
This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.
Contact
Sarah Catherall
Email: scatherall@ciob.org
Tel: 07934 116187
How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.
The CIOB Assist Programme
This event is free for CIOB members to attend. If you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist please click HERE Now more than ever, we need your support. Thank you for your generosity. Find out more about the work we do
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square?
Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 09:00.
Where is Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square taking place?
Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square is held at Ipswich Museum in Ipswich (High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH).
How much are tickets for Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square?
Tickets for Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Ipswich Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square?
Tickets for Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Ipswich Museum & Arras Square can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Ipswich Museum
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Date
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