Collections
Our collections contain both artefacts and objects from archaeological and art collections.
The art collection is the finest in the county. It includes superb contemporary art and craft, paintings, sculpture, porcelain, clocks and watches. Treasures include paintings by Turner, Stubbs and Lowry, major porcelain collections and clocks with wooden movements by Robert Sutton.
The archaeological collection covers 300,000 years of history from the earliest inhabitants of Lincolnshire to the Eighteenth Century. Some highlights of the collections are prehistoric finds from the River Witham, treasures from Anglo-Saxon burials and finds from Lincoln’s rich Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage.
There are also significant collections of coins and medals, arms and armour, ethnography and natural science. Click on the links to find out more about the collections in the museum and the gallery.
Did you know you can borrow works of art?
You can hire art works from us for your home or office. Click on the Art Loan Scheme link to find out more
Search our collections database
Cultural Collections in an online searchable database and includes records from The Collection. New information is continually being added. Search here
In this section
Art Loan Scheme
This scheme offers paintings, watercolours and original prints for your house, office or reception.
Ceramics, Silver and Glass
See are large collection of ceramics, silver and glass.
Contemporary Pieces and New Aquisitions
The Collection has acquired a range of late 20th Century art pieces, including prints, crafts and studio pottery.
Fine Art and Miniatures
The Fine art collections at The Collection feature paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture dating from the 16th Century to the present day.
