Moyse's Hall Museum

At various times it has served as the town gaol, workhouse and police station, but it has been a museum since 1899. Discover local history collections from medieval times to the 20th century, featuring the history of the town and its development, crime and punishment, witchcraft, the Suffolk Regiment Gallery, a permanent collection of clocks, timepieces and fine art, and a programme of changing exhibitions.

Art we’ve helped buy at Moyse's Hall Museum

The Young Bacchus

Moyse's Hall Museum Acquired 1993

The Rattlesden St John

Moyse's Hall Museum Acquired 1999

Pyramidal sword scabbard mount

Moyse's Hall Museum Acquired 2003

Gold finger ring

Moyse's Hall Museum Acquired 2004

Anne Clopton

Moyse's Hall Museum Acquired 2005