Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Museum of Lincolnshire Life Enjoy free* entry to the largest and most diverse community museum in Lincolnshire.
*Charges apply to event days
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Our rich and varied social history collection reflects and celebrates the culture and heritage of Lincolnshire and its people. Exhibits illustrate commercial, domestic, military, agricultural, industrial and community life. The Museum is home to an authentic World War One tank named “Daphne”, we also house the interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. The Museum always has a Childr

en’s Museum Trail available to keep younger visitors amused and looking closely at our collection. There are seasonal alternatives at Easter, Christmas and during the Summer Holiday. Please ask at reception when you arrive and staff will be happy to explain how to become a History Hunter! With so much to see, the Museum is an ideal location for your group to visit and take a trip down memory lane. Self guided visits are free but for a small charge we can arrange a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable members of staff. Our gift shop sells unusual gifts and toys, period postcards and a wide range of heritage books. We have a wide range of preloved books for sale in our boardroom. Admission is FREE*

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

*Admission charges apply on some event days.

Last chance to visit our wonderful WW1 displays and exhibitors here at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life today! With plent...
07/06/2026

Last chance to visit our wonderful WW1 displays and exhibitors here at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life today! With plenty to see, explore and enjoy, it’s a fantastic day out for visitors of all ages.

TODAY! - 7th June 2026.The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is proud to present our new special weekend event ‘Lincolnshire D...
07/06/2026

TODAY! - 7th June 2026.
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is proud to present our new special weekend event ‘Lincolnshire During the Great War'.
Over the two-day event, enthusiasts and historians will be displaying their collections of original artefacts from WW1 and they will be happy to talk to visitors about the items they have on display.
Displays will include photographs, uniforms and medals, as well as scale models, including a First World War tank.
This is alongside the museum’s existing exhibits on the county’s role during WW1, including the award-winning interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.
Tickets for the special event cost just £3.00 for adults and £1.50 for children and concessions £2.00. A family ticket for two adults and up to three children costs £6.00

A big thank you to all of our volunteers as we celebrate at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!The time, dedication, and ...
06/06/2026

A big thank you to all of our volunteers as we celebrate at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!

The time, dedication, and wealth of knowledge our volunteers bring make the museum such a special place to visit. Pictured are Maxine and Dorothy, two wonderful people who have been volunteering at the museum for more than 10 years.

We are incredibly grateful for everything all our volunteers do. They really are the heart of the Museum!

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is proud to present our new special weekend event ‘Lincolnshire During the Great War’ on...
06/06/2026

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is proud to present our new special weekend event ‘Lincolnshire During the Great War’ on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June '26.

Over the two-day event, enthusiasts and historians will be displaying their collections of original artefacts from WW1 and they will be happy to talk to visitors about the items they have on display.

Displays will include photographs, uniforms and medals, as well as scale models, including a First World War tank.

This is alongside the museum’s existing exhibits on the county’s role during WW1, including the award-winning interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.

Tickets for the special event cost just £3.00 for adults and £1.50 for children and concessions £2.00. A family ticket for two adults and up to three children costs £6.00.

TODAY AT THE MUSEUM OF LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE!! Escape the rain and absorb yourself in our fascinating World War 1 displays!!
06/06/2026

TODAY AT THE MUSEUM OF LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE!! Escape the rain and absorb yourself in our fascinating World War 1 displays!!

Last chance to visit our fantastic Beneath Big Skies exhibition, featuring the wonderful works of artist Robin Wheeldon,...
29/05/2026

Last chance to visit our fantastic Beneath Big Skies exhibition, featuring the wonderful works of artist Robin Wheeldon, before it closes this Sunday, 31st May!

Come along tomorrow for our Bugs and Butterflies event! We’ve got lots of fun activities for children of all ages....a p...
25/05/2026

Come along tomorrow for our Bugs and Butterflies event! We’ve got lots of fun activities for children of all ages....a perfect day out for curious young explorers!

Just a few of the creative bugs and butterflies you can make at our Butterflies and Bugs event on the 26th May, where yo...
21/05/2026

Just a few of the creative bugs and butterflies you can make at our Butterflies and Bugs event on the 26th May, where you’ll have the chance to design and create your very own moving butterfly, alongside a variety of fascinating 3D bugs!

Address

Burton Road
Lincoln
LN13LY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441522782040

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