Ipswich Institute

Ipswich Institute Est. 1824
Membership organisation providing leisure learning courses, library, catering and more.

Members' library & reading room, with daily newspapers and internet facility. We also offer educational courses, lectures & visits, and have an onsite cafe

Isn't Admiral's House looking lovely in the sunshine? We particularly like the view peeking through the gates from Ipswi...
22/06/2026

Isn't Admiral's House looking lovely in the sunshine? We particularly like the view peeking through the gates from Ipswich Minster churchyard🌞

It's set to be a scorcher this week so please make sure you take it slowly and keep hydrated. We are the perfect stopping place in the centre of town for our members and their friends, with both buildings open from 9am til 4pm Monday to Friday (Library only on Saturdays).

We're doing our best to keep things cool, but be aware that it is going to be warmer than usual during this unusally hot spell.

It's the return of the Institute Quiz Night; gather your team of four, or come along as an individual to make up a team ...
19/06/2026

It's the return of the Institute Quiz Night; gather your team of four, or come along as an individual to make up a team with other members and friends.

There will be some tough questions, such as what will be your team name, and on which round will you choose to play your joker!

Taking place in the library during the evening of Thursday 2 July, tickets cost £10 per person and include nibbles. There will be a licensed bar, and of course prizes to be won 🤩

You can never have too many bookmarks, right? Why not add one of our complimentary card bookmarks to your collection - p...
17/06/2026

You can never have too many bookmarks, right? Why not add one of our complimentary card bookmarks to your collection - pick one up from the library when you're next passing!

We are proud to share that our Birkbeck Singers, led by Lindsay Gowers and accompanied by pianist Sabine Sutton, are hos...
16/06/2026

We are proud to share that our Birkbeck Singers, led by Lindsay Gowers and accompanied by pianist Sabine Sutton, are hosting a concert on Wednesday next week (24 June), which also features Institute Flute tutor, Sylvia Fairley.

With a programme covering folk, film and contemporary songs, 'Summer Is Icumin In', held at The Masonic Hall on Soane Street, promises to be a seasonal treat!

Entry is free, with a retiring collection in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de

Ipswich Arts Association

August at the Institute - our ‘summer sessions’ - is making a welcome return this year, with many of the Institute’s fav...
12/06/2026

August at the Institute - our ‘summer sessions’ - is making a welcome return this year, with many of the Institute’s favourite tutors and some fine guest speakers, coming together for a month of special one-off talks, workshops, guided walks and more.

The events of this special programme are open to all, members and non-members alike, and it is a great way to get a taste of what the Institute is all about.

The programme is being worked on at the moment and should be ready for distribution and booking towards the end of this month - watch this space!

We are looking forward to welcoming University of Suffolk lecturer Dr Hannah-Rose Murray to the Institute at 1.30pm toda...
10/06/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming University of Suffolk lecturer Dr Hannah-Rose Murray to the Institute at 1.30pm today for the next in our series of day talks.

Dr Murray will be examining the story of Black American freedom fighters in 19th century Ipswich, including one particular activist, Charles Freeman, who lectured right here at the Institute in 1850!

Just seven tickets are left so grab yours quickly! The talk is taking place in Admiral's House, but you can pop into the library before it begins to book on, or reserve in advance online via our website: https://tinyurl.com/DayTalks

This time last week, 40 members and friends enjoyed a trip to the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace to discover the li...
09/06/2026

This time last week, 40 members and friends enjoyed a trip to the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace to discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II through a fantastic exhibition of clothing worn in all ten decades of her life.

We have received so many positive comments about this exhibition and it has recently been extended to April next year, so there is still plenty of time to visit if you are able!

Our next trip is to Wrest Park, in Bedfordshire on Thursday 9 July and there are a handful of spaces remaining - £40 for members and £50 for non-members (English Heritage members save £10).

Book in person at the library or online via our website: https://tinyurl.com/Institute-Day-Trips

Can we tempt you in out of the rain with our freshly baked Mediterranean vegetable quiche?! 😋 Available in Page's Café i...
08/06/2026

Can we tempt you in out of the rain with our freshly baked Mediterranean vegetable quiche?! 😋 Available in Page's Café in the library, but be quick - it won't last long!

Our two cafés are open to members and their guests only.

In two weeks time, on Saturday 20 June, we have a standalone Creative Printing workshop led by local artist, Steve Joyce...
06/06/2026

In two weeks time, on Saturday 20 June, we have a standalone Creative Printing workshop led by local artist, Steve Joyce

This full day workshop (9.30am-3.30pm), which is open to members and non members alike, will explore a variety of printmaking methods, including lino, mono-printing, stencils and texture methods, or combinations of these. Arrive with nothing, or bring ideas or projects to develop - it's up to you 😊

The cost for members is £45 and for non-members it's £55. All materials (except lino sheets) are included.

For more information and to book onto any of our Saturday sessions, speak to someone in the library or visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/InstituteSaturdayWorkshops

Here he is, back in his natural habitat - for now at least! 😆💙A few weeks ago we posted some pictures of the lovely entr...
04/06/2026

Here he is, back in his natural habitat - for now at least! 😆💙

A few weeks ago we posted some pictures of the lovely entrance hall of Admiral's House, but without David's familiar face behind the counter - so we thought we should rectify that...

As well as being the friendly and welcoming face you see on arrival to Admiral's House, David is our education officer, which means he is responsible for creating our varied leisure learning programmes and liaising with all our tutors.

Address

15 Tavern Street
Ipswich
IP13AA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441473253992

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