About the museum
The museum celebrates the culture of Lincolnshire from 1750 to the present day.
Exhibits illustrate commercial, domestic, agricultural, industrial and community life.
It is housed in a Victorian barracks built for the Royal North Lincoln Militia in 1857.
It has nearly 250,000 objects, including an authentic World War One tank. There are also interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.
There is a museum trail for children and an Historic Hunters playground.
Loan boxes are available to schools and community groups.
The museum has a dedicated room that can be hired for visiting groups, talks and meetings.
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Ellis’ Mill
Ellis' Mill is closed for the foreseeable future. We apologise for any inconvenience.