Sleaford Museum

12/08/2026

Use the QR code below (scan with the camera in your smartphone) to download the Bloomberg app which gives loads of information, interviews and images of our joint exhibition -Common Ground-with Hub-Sleaford. It also gives information on other heritage locations in and around Lincolnshire and beyond. All really interesting and free to download!

12/08/2026

The Common Ground Exhibition (joint with Hub-Sleaford) includes all of the Museum artefacts and some artist exhibits in the Museum. In the much larger space of the Hub main gallery (upstairs) there is a mixture of Museum artefacts and artist exhibits.
The Sleaford Castle model is part of the Hub exhibits, as well as the Southgate shops facade from the 1940’s which has attracted so much interest.
Listen to Curator Jacqui explain how it was donated. Click the link…

Drawn from memory almost sixty years after the events it depicts, this detailed view of Southgate was created by former window cleaner Jack R. Thompson. Through his work, Thompson became closely familiar with the buildings, businesses and daily rhythms of one of Sleaford's main shopping streets, ...

12/08/2026

Just a reminder of Museum opening times:
Monday 12.30 - 3pm
Wed 10 - 3pm
Fri 10 - 12.30
Sat 10 - 3pm.
Lots to see in the Museum which is free to enter, donations towards running costs are welcomed.
Listen to Welcomer Ruth explain what is available for children - click the link below.

This major new collaboration with Sleaford Museum will explore local heritage through contemporary art and community participation. The project will culminate in new exhibitions presented at both the Hub and Sleaford Museum, with new artist commissions and residencies shown alongside heritage and...

29/07/2026

Thanks to all our members for your recent support during a very busy time for the Museum - lots of new members and also continuing loyal members. Don’t forget to pop into the Museum to view all the exciting exhibits and pick up a free Common Ground Exhibition bookmark or postcard. Lots of Museum artefact exhibits at the Hub Main Gallery too.

28/07/2026

Next Local History Talk this evening (Tuesday 28th July)

25/07/2026

25/07/2026

Museum open today (Saturday) until 3pm and the Hub is also open all day so it’s a good time to view the joint exhibition if you’re in town. Lots to see in both - don’t forget that the Castle model is in the Hub section of the Exhibition if you’d like to see it at closer quarters!

20/07/2026

Sleaford Museum is closed now until Wednesday when it’s open 10 till 3pm. Pop in to see the Joint Exhibition ‘Common Ground’ - also don’t forget it’s also on in the Hub-Sleaford Main Gallery which is open every day 10 till 5pm (4pm on Sundays).

18/07/2026

A few photos of the Preview opening of our joint exhibition with Hub-Sleaford. The exhibition will be in place until Nov 8th in both Hub and Museum.
Museum is open Mon 12.30-3.00, Wed 10-3, Fri 10-12.30 and Sat 10-3.

18/07/2026

After last night’s busy Preview Evening, our exciting new Joint Exhibition with Hub-Sleaford is now live in Sleaford Museum and The Hub’s Main Gallery - available to visit until November!
Museum open today from 10 till 3pm