Grantham Museum

Grantham Museum Free admission

Opening hours; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 4pm This is our history and our heritage, and your support keeps the Museum running

Heritage is crucial to Grantham as it binds us together by offering a fascinating collective sense of history, which will shape our aspirations for the town's future. The Grantham Museum acts as a guardian to this heritage and a focal point for the community. The Museum reopened in 2012, with the Grantham Community Heritage Association, a charity organisation run by the local community, taking the

responsibility of keeping this vital local resource alive. By joining and supporting the Museum project, you can tangibly contribute to the improvement of the Museum.

Volunteers’ Week is back Mon 1 June – Sun 7 June It’s time to celebrate all thingsvolunteering! Join us in thanking all ...
01/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week is back Mon 1 June – Sun 7 June It’s time to celebrate all things
volunteering! Join us in thanking all the volunteers across the UK and of course, our volunteers here at Grantham Museum!

https://volunteersweek.org/

New dates for Compton Organ Days throughout June!Come along on the dates below to meet Carl Heslop, who is leading the i...
31/05/2026

New dates for Compton Organ Days throughout June!

Come along on the dates below to meet Carl Heslop, who is leading the installation of the Compton organ here at the Museum. You’ll also be able to see the instrument up close as Carl and his team continue their work to bring it back into full working order.

Booking is advised online with a small donation.

Find out more about the organ installation on our website: https://granthammuseum.org.uk/the-compton-organ-at-grantham-museum/

As part of our New Century Project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund we are seeking a freelance Accessibili...
28/05/2026

As part of our New Century Project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund we are seeking a freelance Accessibility Consultant and Curatorial Consultant to support us in the delivery of this project.

These are exciting opportunities to help shape a more inclusive future for Grantham Museum and ensure local heritage is accessible to all.

Find out more about the role online at https://granthammuseum.org.uk/news/

What really makes a museum day memorable?Join the conversation at Grantham Museum for a fascinating event exploring how ...
27/05/2026

What really makes a museum day memorable?

Join the conversation at Grantham Museum for a fascinating event exploring how museums create meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages.

From exhibitions and storytelling to community engagement and interactive experiences, the day will look at the evolving role museums play within our towns and communities — and what keeps people coming back.

We are a volunteer-led museum dedicated to bringing local history and heritage to life through exhibitions, events and community projects.

Please get involved to help shape your museum for the future https://granthammuseum.org.uk/event/what-makes-a-museum-day/

27/05/2026

The first few octaves of the Melotone are now wired — and we’re already loving the incredible sounds coming from the Compton Organ as it gradually comes back to life at Grantham Museum 🎹

You can help support this exciting restoration project by sponsoring a pipe or one of the organ’s special instruments, helping preserve and reinstall this important piece of Grantham’s musical heritage.

Find out more about sponsorship packages here:
https://granthammuseum.org.uk/compton-organ-sponsorship-packages/

Have you visited us and met our wonderful volunteer Gordon?Gordon has been part of the museum for many years and has liv...
26/05/2026

Have you visited us and met our wonderful volunteer Gordon?

Gordon has been part of the museum for many years and has lived in Grantham all his life. A true fountain of knowledge, he loves sharing stories about the town’s rich history and is always a big hit with visitors!

If you’d like to volunteer alongside fascinating people like Gordon, why not pop in and see us or find out more here: https://granthammuseum.org.uk/volunteer/

The Compton Organ’s blower has headed away for a little bit of restoration work!Although it’s rarely seen by visitors, t...
26/05/2026

The Compton Organ’s blower has headed away for a little bit of restoration work!

Although it’s rarely seen by visitors, the blower is one of the most important parts of the organ. Its job is to supply the steady flow of air — or “wind” — that allows the pipes to speak. Without it, even the finest organ pipes remain completely silent.

When the organist presses a key, air from the blower is directed through the organ’s complex system of wind chests and valves before finally reaching the pipes themselves. The blower therefore acts very much like the lungs of the instrument, quietly powering everything behind the scenes.

Over many decades of service, components naturally wear, become noisy, or lose efficiency, so this restoration work will help ensure the blower continues to provide reliable and stable wind pressure for years to come. It’s an important part of preserving both the sound and long-term health of the Compton Organ.

We’re looking forward to welcoming it back home soon and hearing the organ breathing properly again!

Compton Organ update from Grantham Museum All of the key and pedal contacts are now wired to the relays — another big st...
23/05/2026

Compton Organ update from Grantham Museum

All of the key and pedal contacts are now wired to the relays — another big step forward in bringing this remarkable instrument back to life.

A huge thank you, as ever, to East Midlands Organ Museum, Carl, and volunteers John and Neil for their continued help, expertise and support with the project.

Find out more about the Compton Organ project here:https://granthammuseum.org.uk/the-compton-organ-at-grantham-museum/

We had a wonderful visit from the KS1 class at St Wulfram’s National C of E Primary School on Thursday! Our volunteer B...
23/05/2026

We had a wonderful visit from the KS1 class at St Wulfram’s National C of E Primary School on Thursday! Our volunteer Bruce shared fascinating stories all about Grantham and its history, and it was fantastic to see the children so engaged and enthusiastic.

We loved hearing the chatter around the museum, seeing everyone try on costumes, and watching them enjoy our activity sheets!

Next week at Grantham Museum… Join us on Friday 29th May at 2pm for our latest fascinating history talk: The War to End ...
22/05/2026

Next week at Grantham Museum…

Join us on Friday 29th May at 2pm for our latest fascinating history talk: The War to End All Wars?

The talk will explore the aftermath of World War I, examining how world leaders attempted to secure lasting peace through the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations — and why those efforts ultimately failed.

Part of our popular 20th Century International History series, this thought-provoking talk will uncover the political tensions and decisions that helped shape the modern world.

Book now: https://granthammuseum.org.uk/event/talk-the-war-to-end-all-wars/ or call into the Museum

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St. Peter’s Hill
Grantham
NG316PY

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Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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01476 568783

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