Lincoln Festival of History: Victorian Zone
Join the museum as they explore the region’s contributions to Victorian society, celebrate our shared identity and encourage a deeper appreciation for our historical achievements as part of the Lincoln Festival of History.
On Saturday 4 May, a cast of curious characters will bring the museum to life:
In the kitchen, meet the maid, catch a whiff of historical recipes and be baffled by the unusual kitchen implements she uses daily.
The stern gaze of Mr Liberty, the School Master, awaits you in the Victorian schoolroom.
Witness the clattering of a 1857 printing press as Mr Black stamps out his stories.
Meet Mystic Maxine, the resident Victorian physic, a popular Victorian pastime.
In the pharmacy, Mrs Cheshire will be blending traditional remedies and explaining emerging scientific advancements, reflecting the era’s evolving understanding of medicine and healthcare.
The Victorian solider in his meticulous uniform will highlight Lincolnshire's heroic military past.
All the above will be underscored and enhanced by the haunting melodies of the Victorian harmonium street musician.
The excitement continues on Sunday and Monday, when visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences, captivating demonstrations, and a chance to delve into Lincolnshire's rich history. Don't miss this unique opportunity to journey through time and make memories with your family.
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Guided Tours
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Toilets
Baby Facilities
Gift Shop
Groups Welcome
Coach Parking
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more information
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln
LN1 3LY
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife
Email: lincolnshirelife_museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01522 782 040
More About The Venue
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Women in Airforce Blue – Exhibition at Cranwell Aviation Heritage
Dog Days at Easton Walled Gardens
Women at War, Exhibition at IBCC
Botanic Tapestry at Burghley House
Treasury Exhibition: Flowers in Art at Burghley House
Motherhood, Exhibition at Belvoir Castle
Old Bolingbroke Through our Eyes & Imaginations
Victory in Horncastle Exhibition
Visit Doddington Hall & Gardens
An Introduction to Londonthorpe’s Military History Guided Walk
Beastly Boring Tours at Burghley House
Exhibitions: Gillray & Forster – A Timeless Exploration of Satirical Art
Gainsborough Old Hall Medieval May
Dawn Walk in the Gardens at Burghley House
IBCC VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting, Music and Dinner
Spring Tour, Talk & Tea in the Gardens
Tubeless Bike Maintenance Class at Giant Lincoln
West Lindsey Churches Festival
Fulbeck Craft Centre Artisan Market
Murder Mystery – Justina Thunderbright and the Final Goodbye
Sounds of Spring: Afternoon Recital
VE Day 80 – Service of Thanksgiving at IBCC
Murder Mystery – Out of The Pan, into the Fire
Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival
Elton John Tribute Night at The Barn Hotel
VE80 Concert at Lincoln Cathedral
Lincolnshire Hospitals’ Charity Wolds Walk 2025
Richard Meaghan – The Man Who Remembered The Future
Lincolnshire Artisan Food, Drink and Craft Fair
Murder Mystery – Black Market Murder
Murder Mystery – Black Market Murder
Dung Beetle Safari at Wilder Doddington
Linocut & Printmaking Workshop at Burghley House
Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
Rock the Lakes at Tattershall Lakes Country Park
Jazz in the Gardens at Burghley House
Murder Mystery – The Coronation Ball
The Ropewalk American Car Show
Marvellous Moths at Wilder Doddington
The Stranglers Live at Lincoln Castle
Scouting For Girls Live After Racing
Pop Live pres Ella Henderson Homecoming Show
Murder Mystery – the Karaoke Killer
Gainsborough Old Hall Classic Cars for Fathers Day
Father’s Day Sunday Lunch at Doddington Hall
Rag’n’Bone Man Live at Lincoln Castle
Sugababes Live at Lincoln Castle
Murder Mystery – Justina Thunderbright & The Baby Shower from Hell
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell Live at Lincoln Castle
Summer Tree Walk at Doddington
Sting 3.0 Live at Lincoln Castle
Easton Walled Gardens Sweet Pea Season
Olly Murs Live at Lincoln Castle
Armed Forces Weekend, Cleethorpes
The Human League Live at Lincoln Castle
Simple Minds Live at Lincoln Castle
Tractors Weekend at The Trolleybus Museum
Introduction to Indian Block Printing Workshop
Realising the Music and the Instruments of the Luttrell Psalter
Sounds of the 40s in the Gardens at Burghley House
Introduction to the Wilder Garden at Doddington Hall
Wedding Open Day at Doddington Hall and Gardens
Open Day at The Trolleybus Museum
Dragonfly Tour at Wilder Doddington
Bike Maintenance Class – Beginners Basics
Y2K at Tattershall Lakes Country Park
𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
Belvoir Castle Flower & Garden Show
Battle Proms Concert at Burghley House
Rod Stewart Tribute Night at The Barn Hotel
The Giant Lincoln Tugby Challenge – 2025
Feed Your Face-tival at Springfields
Opera on the Lawn at Doddington Hall
Rose Tour, Talk & Tea in the Gardens
Lincs Summer Sounds – Family Music Festival
Classic Ibiza at Burghley House
Living History Display at Burghley House
Shakespeare on the Lawn at Doddington Hall
School Holiday Open Days at The Trolleybus Museum
The Asylum Steampunk Festival, Lincoln
Burghley Summer Fine Food Market
Harlaxton Manor Summer Open House
Leyland Weekend at The Trolleybus Museum
The Defender Burghley Horse Trials
Madness Tribute Night at The Barn Hotel
Yorkshire Buses Weekend at The Trolleybus Museum
Keith James – Word Paintings at Broadbent Theatre
Halloween Haunted Hall at Gunby Hall
Macbeth at The Broadbent Theatre
Waters’ Edge Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Twilight Trolleys at The Trolleybus Museum
things to do in the area
International Bomber Command Centre
Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
Bardney Woods & Wetlands Birdwatching
Lincoln & Witham Landscape Recovery
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
The Authentic Bierkeller Lincoln
Whisby Nature Park Birdwatching
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve
Catkin Flowers Nature Connectedness Workshops
Giant Lincoln Bike Shop at Doddington Hall
Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum