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Museum of Lincolnshire Life Enjoy free* entry to the largest and most diverse community museum in Lincolnshire.
*Charges apply to event days
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Our rich and varied social history collection reflects and celebrates the culture and heritage of Lincolnshire and its people. Exhibits illustrate commercial, domestic, military, agricultural, industrial and community life. The Museum is home to an authentic World War One tank named “Daphne”, we also house the interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. The Museum always has a Children’s Museum Trail available to keep younger visitors amused and looking closely at our collection. There are seasonal alternatives at Easter, Christmas and during the Summer Holiday. Please ask at reception when you arrive and staff will be happy to explain how to become a History Hunter! With so much to see, the Museum is an ideal location for your group to visit and take a trip down memory lane. Self guided visits are free but for a small charge we can arrange a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable members of staff. Our gift shop sells unusual gifts and toys, period postcards and a wide range of heritage books. We have a wide range of preloved books for sale in our boardroom. Admission is FREE*

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

*Admission charges apply on some event days.

Well, I say! What a splendid day! Tally ho and pip pip! Our 1940s Living Event is in full swing, with more wonderful cha...
18/10/2026

Well, I say! What a splendid day! Tally ho and pip pip!

Our 1940s Living Event is in full swing, with more wonderful characters bringing the wartime years to life here at the Museum! There’s a real buzz about the place, so don’t miss out, chums!

We’re open until 4pm, so put on your glad rags and pop along. We look forward to seeing you!

It’s the final day of our wonderful 1940s Weekend at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life! There’s still time to join us and ...
18/10/2026

It’s the final day of our wonderful 1940s Weekend at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!

There’s still time to join us and meet our fantastic 1940s characters, chat with them, take part in our Home Guard drill, discover wartime rationing in the kitchen, learn all about Make Do and Mend, and enjoy our family trail, with plenty more to see and do!

The sun is shining, so why not make the most of this lovely day and pop along to see us? We’d love to welcome you!

What a wonderful first day at our 1940s Weekend! There’s still time to join us today, with two hours left to explore our...
17/10/2026

What a wonderful first day at our 1940s Weekend!

There’s still time to join us today, with two hours left to explore our fantastic artefacts, meet the lovely characters in our room settings and soak up the atmosphere of the 1940s!

Can’t make it today? Don’t worry! We’ll be back tomorrow for another fun filled day with plenty to see and do, including our fantastic family trail.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!

🇬🇧 TODAY AND TOMORROW! 1940s WEEKEND AT THE MUSEUM! 🇬🇧Step back in time at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life on Saturday 1...
17/10/2026

🇬🇧 TODAY AND TOMORROW! 1940s WEEKEND AT THE MUSEUM! 🇬🇧

Step back in time at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October, 10am–4pm!

Enjoy wartime stories, family activities, rationing, original WWII artefacts, a wartime trail and much more!

Why not dress in your finest 1940s attire and join the fun?

Adults £3 | Children £2 | Family ticket £6.50 (2 adults + up to 3 children)

We look forward to seeing you there!

THIS WEEKEND!!! The Museum of Lincolnshire Life invites you to our 1940s Weekend on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th Octobe...
14/10/2026

THIS WEEKEND!!! The Museum of Lincolnshire Life invites you to our 1940s Weekend on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October, open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (last entry 3.45 pm).

Experience the spirit of the wartime years with Make Do and Mend family activities, listen to how children were evacuated, experience a taste of the 1940s kitchen with recipes and rationing, hear thrilling stories of the Women's Land Army and the Home Guard.

Wander through displays of original WW2 artefacts and take part in our wartime trail and much, much more!

Everyone is encouraged to arrive in their finest 1940s attire.....so polish those shoes, set those curls, and step into the style of yesteryear!

Admission is just £3.00 for adults, £2.00 for children and
£6.50 for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children).

1940s weekend at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October.10.00 am to 4.00 pm both days (last...
13/10/2026

1940s weekend at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October.
10.00 am to 4.00 pm both days (last entry 3.45 pm)
Step back in time and experience life on the British Home Front during the 1940s.
Discover what it was like in a wartime kitchen, exploring period recipes and learning how rationing affected everyday family life. Find out about the role of the Home Guard, hear about children who were evacuated from their homes, and learn how the nation embraced the famous "Make Do and Mend" campaign to cope with wartime shortages.
There will be displays of original Second World War artefacts, offering a fascinating insight into Britain's wartime history. Families are welcome to take part in our wartime trail.
All visitors are encouraged to attend dressed in their finest 1940s attire and help bring the spirit of the era to life.
Admission: £3.00 adults, £2.00 Children or £6.50 for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children).

After a period of closure for conservation cleaning work, we’re delighted to reopen the upstairs at the Museum of Lincol...
06/10/2026

After a period of closure for conservation cleaning work, we’re delighted to reopen the upstairs at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!

Come along and explore our wonderful collections, including Lincolnshire Yeomanry Display, Methodist Display, The Volunteer Pub, Lincolnshire Gunners display, Hossack Collection, Engineering Models along with lots more to discover!

There’s plenty to see, so pop in and have a look around!

Entry is free. We look forward to welcoming you!

A very Happy Lincolnshire Day from everyone at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!Thank’s to all our visitors, supporters a...
01/10/2026

A very Happy Lincolnshire Day from everyone at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life!

Thank’s to all our visitors, supporters and friends for helping us preserve and share Lincolnshire’s proud heritage!

Address

Burton Road
Lincoln
LN13LY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441522782040

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