493rd Bomb Group Museum 2025
Suffolk
The largest collection of transport items in Britain devoted to just one town. Everything was either made or used in and around Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk.
Contacts
Address: Old Trolleybus Depot Cobham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9JD
- Telephone: 01473 715 666
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
29 Mar-8 Dec Sun & BHol 1100-1600. Also Tue-Thu 2-11 Apr; 28-30 May; 23 Jul-29 Aug; 29-31 Oct 1300-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Bus: Ipswich 2, First 62, 62A
- By Rail: Ipswich / 2 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
The main hall contains our bigger exhibits and displays where you can see a fascinating collection of Ipswich's Transport and Engineering Heritage covering some 200 years.
The museum also houses the Ipswich Engineering Collection which includes many items from well known companies including Ransomes Sims and Jefferies, Ransomes and Rapier, Cranes, Reavell and Cocksedge. The displays include cranes, fork lift trucks, lawnmowers and intricate models.
