# Ipswich Transport Museum — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Step back in time at this fascinating museum showcasing historic vehicles from trolleybuses to vintage cars, all housed in Ipswich's original trolleybus depot with family-friendly facilities throughout.

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Museum

# Ipswich Transport Museum

Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11029171902577551832&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [William Almquest](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100883781599569773765)

**In short:** Ipswich Transport Museum is a museum in Ipswich, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 640 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Ipswich Transport Museum

Step back in time at this fascinating museum showcasing historic vehicles from trolleybuses to vintage cars, all housed in Ipswich's original trolleybus depot with family-friendly facilities throughout.

## What's nearby

- Genesis Green Bike Project next door
- Environment Agency (Iceni House) next door
- Subway next door
- Trinity Veterinary Surgery next door
- Genesis Orwell Mencap Ltd 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** Closed

**Thursday** Closed

**Friday** Closed

**Saturday** Closed

**Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Tracy Burstein](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110897459350206313424/reviews) ★★★★★

Well worth a visit! Ipswich Transport Museum has tractors, cranes, buses, trams, bicycles and cars. There’s also an excellent tea room. Check the website before you visit because all the staff are volunteers and thus the opening hours are irregular.

· via Google

[Denis Yanchoglov](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109957559918882293827/reviews) ★★★★★

I was honesy surprised that such a wonderful museum is close to our area. Definitely worth it to come and visit with children, or even by yourself 👍🏼

· via Google

[Alice Goss](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108356680433073872325/reviews) ★★★★★

This museum is absolutely brilliant and contains a window into Ipswich's transport heritage. From busses and trucks, to prams, bicycles, lawn mowers and even a model railway, there is something that will interest everyone when you visit. Local busses stop nearby and there is also street parking.

· via Google

[No Name](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109336089086740743722/reviews) ★★★★★

A grey unremarkable hangar in Ipswich's industrial outskirts where you can't enter because you won't be able to leave until closing time, and even then you'll hardly have seen ten percent of the exposition. Could spend a week there.

· via Google

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Visitors say this museum features a wide variety of beautifully maintained vintage vehicles, including buses, trams, and even a miniature railway, with many exhibits offering interactive experiences. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who are all volunteers, and the great value for money. Others mention the excellent tea room and reasonably priced gift shop.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.0407900%2C1.1966963)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (640 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Indoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Ipswich

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★ 4.8 (640 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk/index.html?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01473 715666](tel:01473715666)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Ipswich

**Postcode** IP3 9JD

**Plus Code** 9F4325RW+8M

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Ipswich Transport Museum?

Ipswich Transport Museum is open Mon–Sat closed; Sun 11am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Ipswich Transport Museum any good?

Ipswich Transport Museum is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 640 Google reviews.

### Is Ipswich Transport Museum good for children?

Yes, Ipswich Transport Museum is listed as good for children.

### Is Ipswich Transport Museum indoors or outdoors?

Ipswich Transport Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is Ipswich Transport Museum suitable for?

Ipswich Transport Museum suits all ages.

### Is Ipswich Transport Museum wheelchair accessible?

Ipswich Transport Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at Ipswich Transport Museum?

Yes: free car park, free street parking and paid street parking.

### How do I contact Ipswich Transport Museum?

Call Ipswich Transport Museum on +44 1473 715666.

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