museums & galleries
Uncover the vibrant history and culture of Lincolnshire with the county's diverse museums and galleries. Find something for art lovers, aviation enthusiasts and more.
Museums & Galleries
The Collection Museum
is an award-winning museum in the heart of Lincoln City. Discover vast and diverse permanent collections as well as temporary spotlight events, talks and exhibitions throughout the year. Find something for all ages with the fun play and activity area for younger children.
Museums & Galleries
Boston Guildhall & Pilgrim Cells
Explore the Guildhall’s rich past and intriguing and complex tales of their connections with Pilgrims and how the town of Boston had a significant influence on the foundation of the United States of America.

Magna Carta Vault
Visit Magna Carta in the vault located at Lincoln Castle. View the original and iconic document signed by King John that changed the course of history.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Discover the history and culture of Lincolnshire with an extensive collection of items from 1750 to the present day. Explore interactive galleries and around 250,000 objects.
museums & galleries
The Collection Museum
This award-winning museum is in the heart of Lincoln. Enjoy exploring the huge variety art...
Lincoln
Usher Art Gallery
Visit Lincolnshire’s only purpose built art gallery at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter, next to The Collection Museum....
Lincoln
20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Discover a varied and exciting array of contemporary arts, craft and design displayed and celebrated at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre. Explore six gallery spaces regularly...
Scunthorpe
Alford Manor House
Alford Manor House, dating from 1611, is of Georgian and Victorian design and is one of the largest thatched manor houses in the...
Alford
Ayscoughfee Hall
Set in 5.5 acres of gardens, Ayscoughfee Hall provides a fascinating glimpse into Spalding's past....
Spalding
Boston Guildhall
Visit Boston Guildhall and Pilgrim Cells, a beautiful medieval building and treasured museum at the heart of...
Boston
Browne’s Hospital
Browne's Hospital is a late medieval almshouse and guild hall. It was founded by William Browne, a very rich wool merchant, with his wife Margaret in 1475 and granted...
Stamford
Cogglesford Watermill
Visit Cogglesford Watermill that dates back to Saxon times for an expierience at the only Sheriff's watermill still in operation in England....
Sleaford
Grantham Museum
Grantham Museum aims to educate, inform and inspire visitors with the stories of Grantham and the surrounding area....
Grantham
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
A multi-award winning attraction which will transport you back in time to the 1950’s heyday of this famous...
Grimsby
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre is a small museum dedicated to the men and women who served in and supported 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force Bomber Command from 1943...
Metheringham, near Sleaford
Mrs Smith’s Cottage
Hilda Smith’s humble, homely cottage grants visitors unique access and insight into the life of a rural Lincolnshire...
Navenby
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life celebrates the history and culture of Lincolnshire with an impressive and extensive collection of items from 1750 to the present day....
Lincoln
North Lincolnshire Museum
North Lincolnshire Museum offers a great day out for all the family. It features a range of galleries, exhibitions and an exciting events...
Scunthorpe
The Old Rectory, Epworth
Explore the house with one of the knowledgeable Old Rectory tour guides, learning about the life of the Wesley family when they lived in the 18th century. You can...
Epworth, near Scunthorpe
The Ropewalk
The Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed centre for the arts housing four gallery spaces, a sculpture garden, coffee shop and facilities for printmaking and room...
Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire
RAF Digby Lima Sector Operations Room
Learn about RAF Digby's role in during WWII in the faithfully restored Ops Room is as it was in October 1939 prior to the Battle of...
Digby
The Hub
Discover the largest venue in England entirely dedicated to the exhibition, celebration and promotion of international, national and regional craft and design. Enjoy a...
Sleaford
Waltham Windmill
Visit Waltham Windmill, a six-sailed windmill located in the village of Waltham, five miles from Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire, to see one of very few windmills in...
Grimsby
Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre
Blackfriars is Boston's centre for entertainment and the arts. It is home to very successful local amateur dramatic and operatic...
Boston
Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre
A beautiful conversion of a former Methodist chapel; cakes, afternoon tea and lunches are served in the cafe and on our sunny terrace....
Caistor
Holbeach Royal Observer Corps Underground Monitoring Post
The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire was offered an intact bunker near Holbeach in south Lincolnshire...
Holbeach, Spalding
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum
Museum houses a collection of over 65 vintage cars, buses and commercial vehicles spanning over 80 years of road transport...
Lincoln
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
A great day out for everyone. Ride on the train, visit the museum and enjoy some great food in the Steaming Kettle...
Ludborough, Grimsby
The Bubblecar Museum
Located near Boston in Lincolnshire, we have over 50 microcars on display, many in thought provoking...
Boston
We’ll Meet Again WW2 Homefront Museum
An award-winning WW2 Museum, based at Freiston Shore, Lincolnshire offering a unique and critically acclaimed teaching experience to...
Boston
aviation heritage museums
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre
Discover this rare opportunity to see historic wartime aircraft seen in flypasts at major national celebrations....
Boston
International Bomber Command Centre
The International Bomber Command Centre is a space for recognition, remembrance, reflection and education about the Bomber Command Unit....
Lincoln
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Visit this living memorial to the 55,500 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives....
Spilsby
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre is a small museum dedicated to the men and women who served in and supported 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force Bomber Command from 1943...
Metheringham, near Sleaford
Newark Air Museum
Located on part of the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in Nottinghamshire. Discover special events & activities throughout the year, 76 aircraft &...
Newark
RAF Digby Lima Sector Operations Room
Learn about RAF Digby's role in during WWII in the faithfully restored Ops Room is as it was in October 1939 prior to the Battle of...
Digby
RAF Scampton Heritage Centre
Visit the RAF Scampton Heritage Centre, a small museum that acknowledges the Stations historical past, with exhibitions covering the famous 2Dambuster Raids, our First...
Lincoln
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
Discover the fascinating story of the historic Royal Air Force College Cranwell and experience what it feels like to be a pilot on the Jet Provost flight simulator....
Cranwell, Sleaford
Holbeach Royal Observer Corps Underground Monitoring Post
The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire was offered an intact bunker near Holbeach in south Lincolnshire...
Holbeach, Spalding
We’ll Meet Again WW2 Homefront Museum
An award-winning WW2 Museum, based at Freiston Shore, Lincolnshire offering a unique and critically acclaimed teaching experience to...
Boston