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A museum based in central Ipswich dedicated to combating climate change

04/11/2026

🌬️ NEW DISPLAY NOW AT MOTE!

We’re thrilled to be showcasing Mr Pippin’s innovative model for his static wind turbine project!

Unlike traditional upright wind turbines, this design features a horizontal blade system, allowing it to harness the wind regardless of the direction it’s blowing, with the aim of generating electricity more consistently.

We’re currently displaying a model of the blade design, giving visitors the chance to learn more about this exciting project and the thinking behind it.

And this is just the beginning! We hope to install a working prototype at MOTE in the future, helping Mr Pippin collect valuable data as the project develops.

We love showcasing innovative ideas that explore new possibilities for sustainable energy, and we can’t wait to see where this one goes!

👀 Watch this space for updates!

📍 Come and see the model for yourself at MOTE – Museum of the Environment, Ipswich.

03/11/2026

Check out our latest Open Call.

03/11/2026

Check out our newest Open Call 🔧

03/11/2026

✨ GOOD NEWS! ✨

Due to the fantastic response to Planned Obsolescence, we’ve decided to extend the exhibition for an extra week. How lucky are you?!

If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, this is your last opportunity to explore the exhibition, discover the works on display and see what all the talk is about.

📅 On display until Saturday 7 November!

Don’t miss out — pop into MOTE and see it before it’s gone! 👀
Tristan Burfield Hannah Jane Ayres 𝙼𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕 𝚁𝚒𝚍𝚐𝚎 Liza Read

02/11/2026

And last, but not the least, we asked to talk about the exhibition: Planned Obsolescence.

He explored the themes of technology, consumption and the value of discarded objects and changed them into different art mediums such as installations, photographs and sculptures.

📣 Joined by environmental artists .pending and , they also both shared their ideas and messages behind their work with us at MOTE. Check out our profile to learn more!

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📍Located at the heart of Ipswich, pop in our museum if you want to simply have a chat with us or browse pieces that call out to you and support our talented artists!

If you are an artist and would like the opportunity to display your creative practice, tap the link in our bio for more info and submit an application to our open calls! ☝️🔗

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31/10/2026

A great day with Sue Gascoyne at MOTE today! ✨

Sue spent time chatting with visitors about her practice and the ideas behind her work.
As always, some people found the display disturbing, while others absolutely loved it — but the bottom line is that Sue’s work gets people talking, and here at the museum we love seeing those conversations unfold.

Sue also brought along some of her ties from her brand, Unleashed unleashed.ties

Not only does she create thought-provoking installations, but she also makes wearable art! 🎨👔

Make sure to check out her page to discover more about her work and also explore her wearable creations!

30/10/2026

Pop in and take a look at ✨ Hine Te Whena ✨a piece that makes up part of Jane Stewart ‘How We Live Now 2126’ 🌍🏠

Created using waste materials, found objects, glue and paint, this piece showcases on way humanity might live 100 years from now, after melting polar ice caps have flooded much of the world and land has become scarce.

From floating communities to cliffside shelters, each piece In ‘How We Live Now 2126’ tells a story of survival, adaptation and finding new ways to live in a changing world…

📖 Booklets sharing the stories of the inhabitants are available to explore alongside the works (available to purchase for £5)

Open today 11-4pm

28/10/2026

During the Planned Obsolescence on Thursday 8th October, we also asked Michael Ridge to share more about his background and the message behind his work.

This is part 2 of the Planned Obsolescence artist talk short series with one more to go!

Pop in at MOTE, located at the heart of Ipswich, and find pieces in different mediums that calls out to you to support our talented artists.

27/10/2026

Great to see the word continuing to spread about MOTE! 💚

Thank you to for helping get us out there!

We’re open this week, Wednesday–Saturday, 11am–4pm.

Pop in, explore our displays and discover more about the connections between art, science and the environment.

Join us this Saturday 31st October as we welcome sue gascoyne back to the museum to talk about her creative process, artistic practice and the ideas behind her work.

We’d love to see you there! 🌿

📍 MOTE – Museum of the Environment, Ipswich
🎟️ Free entry

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