Grade II* listed · Ipswich

Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south

Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south is a Grade II* listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 4 August 1972. It is one of 29 Grade II* entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 18% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1187258
Date first listed	4 August 1972
Local planning authority	Ipswich
Location	52.06070, 1.15068 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187258

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ipswich will require for your works on Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south

Name	Grade	Distance
Store to Ipswich Museum and Art Gallery	II	38 m
Art Gallery	II	38 m
25-35, St George'S Street	II	44 m
27-35, High Street	II	70 m
21, 23 and 25, High Street	II	99 m
48-52, Berners Street	II	112 m
54, Berners Street	II	117 m
Berners House	II	117 m
58 and 60, Berners Street	II	119 m
24, St George'S Street	II	119 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south listed?

Yes. Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1187258, first listed on 4 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ipswich Museum including the 1893 addition to north and the Art Gallery to south?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ipswich, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.