Where is Ipswich Transport Museum located?

Ipswich Transport Museum is at the Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JD.

What are Ipswich Transport Museum's opening hours?

The museum is open on Sundays only, from 11:00 to 16:00. It is closed every other day of the week.

Is there parking at Ipswich Transport Museum?

Yes, parking is available at the museum.

Is Ipswich Transport Museum suitable for families with children?

The museum is child-friendly, with a large collection of over 100 transport and engineering objects including buses, fire engines, bicycles and more.

Is Ipswich Transport Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Ipswich Transport Museum is wheelchair accessible.

How can I contact or get more information about Ipswich Transport Museum?

The museum can be reached by phone on 01473 715666. Further information is also available on the website.

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Ipswich Transport Museum

Ipswich Transport Museum houses vintage buses, trolleybuses and transport memorabilia at the Old Trolleybus Depot. Visit this specialist transport museum in Ipswich, Suffolk to explore local heri…

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Ipswich Transport Museum

Ipswich Transport Museum in Ipswich, Suffolk showcases the region's rich transport heritage through a fascinating collection of vehicles and memorabilia. Located at the historic Old Trolleybus Depot on Cobham Road, the museum houses vintage buses, trolleybuses, and other transport artifacts that tell the story of local travel across the decades. Visitors can explore restored vehicles up close and learn how transport shaped the community's development.

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31 Oct

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Hallowe'en at the Museum 2026

Ipswich Transport Museum31 Oct· 11am–4pmIpswich

New this year, the former trolleybus depot is decorated for Halloween, with themed family activities around the museum and spooky bus rides running all day. Fancy dress is optional. It is open from 11am to 4pm, making it a daytime outing before an evening of trick or treating. Special event…

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