Museums & Heritage Centres in Lincolnshire
Within the former police cells of Grimsby Town Hall, this surprising experience will take you on a journey through time uncovering the town's colourful past.As you pass through dark, twisting corridors you will be able to explore mysterious nooks and crannies and make your way up and down winding st...
Anderby Drainage Museum, Anderby Creek
Situated at the seaward side of the Anderby Drain is the Anderby Drainage Museum which was built in 1945.The pumping station houses two Ruston 10HRC twin cylinder oil engines. These engines then drive Allen Gwynnes 42" centrifugal pumps which are capable of pumping 4,500 litres of water per second.T...
Fenscape Discovery Centre, Spalding
The Fenscape Discovery Centre was an information hub for the surrounding fenlands - past, present and future. Through interactive and audio visual displays, interpretive sculptures, theatrical sets, graphic panels and more, visitors could learn about the issues and choices faced by the people tha...
A registered charity, the Gainsborough Heritage Association works to help preserve the town’s history and heritage for today and tomorrow. The centre is open every Saturday and there are regular events and exhibitions. Anyone with a thirst for local history and knowledge will enjoy the extensiv...
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum, Lincoln
The Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society (LVVS) was founded in 1959 by a group of local businessmen.Currently based at North Hykeham, Lincoln, the number one goal of the society was to preserve local vehicles of historic interest and enrich the education of road transport.The museum in Lincoln house...
The Old Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry
The Old Smithy on the high street of Owston Ferry is just as it would have been in 1958 when its owner left it.Today, a museum, the building has been expanded and displays photos of the past and the present village day life. It is an ideal place to visit for clubs and small school groups and anyone...
Mrs Smiths Cottage Museum, Navenby
Now closed, the cottage is believed to have been built in two stages in the mid nineteenth century. Named after its last resident, Mrs Smith, who lived there happily and independently until 1995, when she was 102 years old. When she died there was strong concern to see the cottage kept as 'someth...
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Spalding
Ayscoughfee Hall is a medieval town house on the banks of the River Welland. Built in 1451 by Richard Alwyn, a wool merchant, it now houses the Ayscoughfee Hall Museum.Throughout its history the Hall has continued to grow and develop, with each owner changing the building to represent their needs an...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre, Metheringham
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre is a small museum that is supported by the Friends of Metheringham Airfield (FOMA). Situated just outside the village of Martin, it is located on part of the former RAF Metheringham airfield, and recalls the life and times of this important Lancaster Bomber St...
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, North Rauceby
The Royal Air Force College is perhaps the most famous landmark in RAF history. When it opened in 1920 it was the first military Air Academy in the world. Since then, many of the RAFs most famous pilots have graduated there.The Centre portrays its history from the early days as a Royal Naval base to...
Cleethorpes Discovery Centre, Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes is a seaside resort and unparished area in the north east corner of the county, situated on the estuary of the Humber. The beachfront offers a complete day out with long stretches of sand and beyond the promenade are plenty of places to eat and drink and things to see and do. The D...
Immingham Museum and Art Gallery, Immingham
The Immingham Museum and Art Gallery offers a fascinating collection of local objects with small exhibitions on the Pilgrim Fathers, Great Central Railway and the Docks, upon which modern Immingham was founded.Immingham is a town in the north east corner of the county, situated on the banks of the H...
Baysgarth House Museum, Barton-upon-Humber
Baysgarth Museum is located in Baysgarth House, a Grade II listed building situated in Baysgarth Park, in the market town of Barton-upon-Humber.It was once the home of the Wright-Taylor family but went into public ownership in 1930. In 2004 Champ Ltd, the Community Heritage Arts and Media Project, a...
Bardney Heritage Centre, Bardney
Inspired by the diversity of the industrial heritage in the local area, Bardney Heritage Centre aims to preserve this history for the future of the village and surrounding area.A reasonable sized tea room serves hot and cold food throughout the day and you can spend the night at the station. The acc...