Top 10 Museums in Lincolnshire, England

August 21, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Discover the best top things to do in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom including Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, Pinchbeck Engine Museum, Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Chain Bridge Forge, Gainsborough Heritage Centre, Museum of Technology the History of Gadgets & Gizmos, International Bomber Command Centre, Dogdyke Pumping Station, Museum of Lincolnshire Life, The Collection.
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1. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

East Kirkby Airfield Nr Spilsby, East Kirkby PE23 4DE England +44 1790 763207 [email protected] http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk
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5.0 based on 1,260 reviews

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

The Centre is home to Lancaster NX611 and a museum based on a WWII airfield with original control tower, Escaping Society museum, Home Front exhibition, Hampden restoration project, memorial chapel and many memorabilia exhibitions. The Centre is open Mon-Sat. Closed Sundays. During the Summer the Lancaster performs taxy runs usually once a week. It is possible to have a taxy ride on the Lancaster, booking is essential as rides get booked up months in advance.

Reviewed By seymoreha - Northampton, United Kingdom

We fell across this event, having decided to go to the museum on the way home from a weekend in Skegness. So glad we did as it was a fantastic few hours spent looking at an impressive WWII collection of memorabilia & exhibits plus the added thrill of seeing the Lancaster Bomber out with its engines roaring & a lot of gorgeous cars I was very envious of! Highly recommended.

2. Pinchbeck Engine Museum

West Marsh Road A16 at Pinchbeck, Spalding PE11 3UW England +44 1775 725861 http://www.wellandidb.org.uk/museum
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Pinchbeck Engine Museum

3. Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre

B1192 Coningsby to Woodhall Spa road, Tattershall LN4 4PE England +44 7396 228655 [email protected] http://www.thorpecamp.org/
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Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre

Open Sundays 1-5pm Easter to October. Bank Holidays 1-5pm. Wednesdays July & August 1-5pm. The centre was formerly part of No.1 Communal Site, RAF Woodhall Spa, and was Built in 1940 with a planned life span of only 10 years!. The site included the Officers and Sergeants Messes, Airmen's Dining Halls and the NAAFI building, together with Ration Store, Latrines and Ablution Block. Only the Airmen's Dining Halls, the NAAFI, Ablution Block and Ration Store are within the Centre's boundary The Thorpe Camp Preservation Group established the Visitor Centre in 1988 to commemorate those Airmen who flew from the airfield in World War II. 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and 627 Squadrons were based at RAF Woodhall Spa.

Reviewed By StuKath - Northampton, United Kingdom

We received a very warm welcome from the dedicated band of volunteers at this fantastic site. We spent nearly four hours wandering around the many old huts that have been transformed into an incredible display of WW2 and cold war memorabilia. Nice cafe as well serving cakes and hot drinks. Highly recommended.

4. Chain Bridge Forge

High Street, Spalding PE11 1TX England +44 7960 587724 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ForgeMuseum/
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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Chain Bridge Forge

5. Gainsborough Heritage Centre

12 North Street, Gainsborough DN21 2HS England +44 1427 610526 [email protected] https://www.gainsboroughheritage.co.uk/
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Gainsborough Heritage Centre

Our role is to make Gainsborough's history and heritage accessible to all. Our archives include information on companies including Marshalls and Rose Brothers, schools, buildings, local newspapers, burials and cemeteries. We have a wide variety of displays and changing exhibitions, well established research room and a small tea room with full facilities. We welcome all visitors and have a lift to provide disabled access to all floors.

Reviewed By juditho709 - Congleton, United Kingdom

My partner's sister, who teaches in Gainsborough, wanted to visit the centre, which is based in the old telephone exchange, with a view to taking a school party. We popped in on Saturday morning, and had a cheap and cheerful cuppa in the delightful little 'Exchange Tea Room' - free biscuits! - before exploring further. Staffed by charming and knowledgeable volunteers, this turned out to be an unexpected treasure trove of local history. They have three storeys of displays, artefacts and information, including a street scene. On the top floor you can see what was once a flat for the security guard, and still contains its original fireplace with cooking range. Gainsborough was once an important port, and later an equally important manufacturing centre - so the contents of this building are a fantastic resource for anyone wishing to delve into these areas of history; or to research their family history, as the archive includes the records of hundreds of people who were employed by the big companies in the past. I have no local links, but I found it a fascinating and delightful way to spend the morning, and have no doubt we will return.

6. Museum of Technology the History of Gadgets & Gizmos

South Eau Bank, Throckenholt, Spalding, Lincolnshire Oposite Broad Gate, drive into large car park, April Cottage on the left, Spalding PE12 0QR England +44 1945 700772 [email protected] http://www.museumoftechnology.org.uk
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Museum of Technology the History of Gadgets & Gizmos

The Museum spans that very small period in history from 1830 - 1980 in which the technological revolution took place. The collection traces the progress of electronic and engineered artefacts including telegraphy, telephony, audio, military and civil communications, warfare, photography, scientific and electrical domestic equipment. Many items can be demonstrated including an A & B Telephone and a new exhibit to demonstrate a Military Pedal/Hand Generator. It was used for charging batteries. It has been wired up to a light bulb which can be switched on and off to show how much energy is needed to light the bulb. Kids love to “have a go” so we think this new exhibit will bring a lot of pleasure to both young and old.

7. International Bomber Command Centre

Canwick Avenue B1131, Lincoln LN4 2HQ England +44 1522 514755 [email protected] https://internationalbcc.co.uk/about-ibcc/
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International Bomber Command Centre

The award winning IBCC opened to the public for the first time on the 30th January 2018. The site includes the one of the UK's tallest War Memorials, The Spire, which stands out on Lincoln's skyline at 31.09m tall, the same height as the wingspan of a Lancaster Bomber. The Spire is surrounded by curved walls which carry the names of 57,871 men and women who gave their lives whilst in the service of Bomber Command during WW2. The Spire is set in 10 acres of landscaped peace gardens, one which represents Lincolnshire's contribution to the war and one that recognizes the involvement of 62 nations in Bomber Command. The Chadwick Centre provides all our visitor facilities and hosts three exhibition galleries covering our core themes of Recognition, Remembrance and Reconciliation. There is also an education suite and facilities for corporate hospitality. Children's trails and craft sessions available. The site is free to visit but tickets are needed to gain access to the Exhibition.

Reviewed By earthtravelller

Spent nearly the whole day here exploring the excellent interactive displays which really brought history to life and walking in the peace garden and up to the memorial spire and walls with a fabulous view over Lincoln. Staff were so friendly and knowledgeable Lovely café with excellent food High quality gift shop Very well set out site A very fitting tribute to all those who served in Bomber Command in any role

8. Dogdyke Pumping Station

Near Bridge Farm, Tattershall LN4 4JG England +44 1522 683755 [email protected] http://www.dogdyke.com
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Dogdyke Pumping Station

Dogdyke steam pumping station was built in 1856 to replace an existing wind-driven pump draining the large area of farmland between the rivers Bain and Witham. The engine, which runs in steam on all the Open Days, is the original external condensing beam-engine built by Bradley & Craven of Wakefield. It is possibly the oldest steam-driven scoop wheel pumping set in the country still in steam.

9. Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Old Barracks Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LY England +44 1522 528448 http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/heritage-and-tourism/museum-of-lincolnshire-life/plan-your-visit/38936.article
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4.5 based on 1,346 reviews

Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Reviewed By tmlb63

This free museum offers a wealth of historical items to occupy a couple of hours wandering- we loved it and were both entertained and informed

10. The Collection

1 Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LP England +44 1522 782040 [email protected] http://www.thecollectionmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 638 reviews

The Collection

Situated in the heart of historic Lincoln, The Collection brings together Lincoln's archaeology museum and the Usher Gallery in one fantastic visitor centre. The Collection includes a wealth of artefacts from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Roman, Saxon, Viking and Medieval eras as well as fine, decorative and contemporary visual arts. Now Open.....Play at The Collection is a free activity centre, bright and engaging; there's lots for younger children to do and a safe play space for babies. There is also plenty for older children to do in the museum including interactives, mosaic making and trails to follow. Enjoy our newly refurbished cafe run by Lincoln's premier tea and coffee specialists, Stokes of Lincoln.

Reviewed By Mar10w2014 - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

My husband and I visited this great exhibition yesterday. If you can do the guided tour do so, it was fascinating, informative and well worth a visit to see the well presented displays, made all the more interesting because of the local connection. The Guy Gibson and the Dambusters are truly inspirational.

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