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.
- Cafe / Tea Room
- Guided Tours
- Parking
- Accessible
- Toilets
- Baby Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Groups Welcome
- Coach Parking
opening times
entry & prices
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
Dog Friendly Days at Lincoln Castle
History Tours at Cogglesford Watermill
Outnumbered Exhibition at The Hub
Feathered Friends Exhibition at The Hub
Paperwork Exhibition at The Hub
Beastly Boring Tours at Burghley House
Erica Eyres – No One Knows I’m Dying
PYO Pumpkins at Doddington Hall
PYO Pumpkins at Tattershall Farm Park
Pumpkin Patch & Hocus Pocus Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Pumpkin Festival at Pink Pig Farm
Messiah Concert in the Great Hall – Burghley House
Myth Makers (Storytelling Workshop Bourne)
Lincolnshire Lore – An Evening Performance of Stories & Song
Gainsborough Farmers’ & Crafts Market: Meet Inferno
Arie Dakesian – Louth Riverhead Theatre
Grand Organ Festival 2024 – Robert Sharpe
An evening with Jerry Brotton at Burghley
Made in Tennessee at Boston’s Blackfriars Arts Centre
October Half Term at Lincoln Castle
Halloween Trail & Pumpkin Painting at Belvoir Castle
Halloween at Tattershall Castle
Twilight Bus Tour, Delaine Bus Museum
Scarecrow Competition at Doddington Hall
Halloween Haunted Hall, Gunby Hall
Elsham Hall Halloween Animal Encounter
The History of Rock – Celebrates LED Zeppelin
October Half Terms at Grimsthorpe Castle
Murder Mystery Evening – Reunion With Death
Barkston Pumpkins & Haunted Maize Maze
Half Term Activities at Lincoln Cathedral
Harvest Mouse Survey at Doddington Hall
1940’s Weekend at Harlaxton Manor
Harlaxton Manor 1940’s Open House
Bonfire Night at the Engine Yard
Waters’ Edge Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Scouting For Girls – 2024 Tour
Waters’ Edge County Park & Visitor Centre – Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Low Bang Fireworks, Pink Pig Farm
Murder Mystery Evening – Liar Liar Pants on Fire at The Barn Hotel
Waters’ Edge County Park & Visitor Centre – Christmas Pop up Shop
Gainsborough Farmers’ & Crafts Market: Remembrance
G4 Christmas Concert at Lincoln Cathedral
Room on the Broom, Lincoln Arts Centre
Murder Mystery Evening – SINdicate
Lincoln Christmas Lights Switch On
Science: Live-on-stage, Lincoln Arts Centre
Murder Mystery Evening – Stereotypical Murder at The Barn Hotel
Burghley Christmas Silent Disco
Olly Murs Live at Lincoln Castle
Simple Minds Live at Lincoln Castle
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
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve
Giant Lincoln Bike Shop at Doddington Hall
Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum