Go back in time & explore Felixstowe's world-wide connections 

Our Collections – Felixstowe Museum, Landguard

At Felixstowe Museum our military, social, commercial and archaeological collections invite you to share in the rich story of Felixstowe – one of Suffolk’s best-loved seaside resorts; a town full of fascinating history, architecture and wartime defences, and home to the Port of Felixstowe, one of the world’s most important container ports.

Social Collection

introducing selected exhibits

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Archaeology Collection

introducing selected artefacts

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Commerce Collection

introducing selected displays

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Military Collection

introducing selected exhibits

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Resort Meets Port

introducing selected stories

Resort meets Port

2025 Beside the Seaside

this year's temporary exhibition

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HMS Beehive's Story

history & importance of HMS Beehive

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Family Trails

fun times for younger explorers

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Spherical Buoyant Mine
Carved Case
Jewellery
Pinball machine
Mammoth Tooth
Short Sunderland Seaplane
Military Ejector Seat
Blue China Loo
Dolls House
Searson’s Dairy Cart
Model Seaplane
Paddle Steamer Saloon Chair
Wiseman’s Handyvan
The Poisons Chest

Here’s a ‘Taster’ Cabinet of Museum Curiosities

Just a few intriguing, amusing and unusual artefacts to be found in our exhibits, displays and archives to whet your appetite – see you soon!