Tom Parker, Collections Officer and Deputy Manager at Felixstowe Museum, takes us through what’s on: “This summer there is plenty of activity down at Felixstowe Museum with the launch of multiple new displays, and the last chance to see one of our most popular.”
“Early in July the exciting Views From Convalescent Hill temporary exhibition launched, which was curated in partnership with Pier Projects, a community art group based in the town. The exhibition explores the heritage of wellbeing, rest, and care in Felixstowe, and is appropriately situated next to our permanent St Audry’s collection, which tells the story of the former St Audry’s County Asylum in Suffolk.
“Also coming this summer is a temporary display commemorating the 80th anniversary of the heroic sacrifice made by the crew of Lancaster Bomber LM 258, which crashed near Felixstowe during the Second World War. Rather than hit the town, which would have offered the crew a greater chance of survival, the bomber chose to go into the water in order the protect Felixstowe. At the museum, the crew’s stories will be highlighted, alongside original artefacts from the wreckage. The anniversary is on 25th August.”
“This season is also the last chance to see one of our most popular ever displays. The 1980s room was curated just after the pandemic, and its real success has been its accessibility. Visitors of all ages either remember having been there, or marvel at how much has changed in the decades since! Objects on loan from individuals and organisations in the town have provided the opportunity to reach out to visitors who might not ordinarily consider themselves as museum goers.”
Find out more about your visit on the Felixstowe Museum website.