Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 3LY
England

Website

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

E-mail

lincolnshirelife.museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Telephone

01522 528448

Fax

01522 521264

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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The museum of Lincolnshire Life is the largest and most diverse community museum in the county. Just five minutes walk from Lincoln Castle, the museum reflects the culture of the people of Lincolnshire.
Be inspired to discover more about the rich heritage of Lincolnshire and gain an insight into local culture today. Displays include life in Victorian Times, agriculture and industry and transport, for example our wonderful collection of steam and oil engines. The museum is also home to the Royal Lincolnshire Regimental Galleries.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

April - September: open daily, 10.00 to 16.00, (last admission 15.30).
October - March: Mon to Sat, 10.00 to 16.00, (last admission 15.30).

Closed Sun from October to March.
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

 Admission charges

Free Entry

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Parking for coaches
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Loan service
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Additional info

Gatehouse Tearoom is open at the Museum to provide a selection of light refreshments.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 3LY
England

Website

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

E-mail

lincolnshirelife.museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Telephone

01522 528448

Fax

01522 521264

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Victorian social history (life at home, life at work)
Industry and engineering
Agriculture
Military

Collection details

Agriculture, Industry, Land Transport, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War

Key artists and exhibits

  • World War One Tank
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Steam engines
  • The museum is housed in a Victorian Army Barracks

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 3LY
England

Website

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

E-mail

lincolnshirelife.museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Telephone

01522 528448

Fax

01522 521264

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
a meccano traction engine

Mad for Meccano

25 February 2012

The North Midlands Mecanno Guild showcase their models with hands on activities for children of all ages!

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Free Entry - 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm)

a meccano traction engine

Mad for Meccano

26 February 2012

The North Midlands Mecanno Guild showcase their models with hands on activities for children of all ages!

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

10am-6pm

Admission

Free Entry - 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm)

WW1 Soldiers in exercise yard

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend- World War One Living History

10 March 2012

Discover characters from the 'Great War' and find out their stories as you travel through time in our historic galleries. Free Admission

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

10am-4pm

Where

Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Website

http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

WW1 Soldiers in exercise yard

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend- World War One Living History

11 March 2012

Discover characters from the 'Great War' and find out their stories as you travel through time in our historic galleries. Free Admission

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

10am-4pm

Where

Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Website

http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

Young Chimney Sweep

A Horrid History of Work

14 April 2012

Prepare to be shocked and amazed by the good, the bad, and the ugly side of work in the Lincolnshire of yesteryear. Meet cruel masters, proud engine drivers, and dreary drudges as they relive a life of grime. Then try our free horrid trail. Craft activities will be available for Children. Free Admission. £1.00 charge for optional crafts.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

10am-4pm

Where

Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Admission

£1:00 for optional crafts

Website

http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 3LY
England

Website

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

E-mail

lincolnshirelife.museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Telephone

01522 528448

Fax

01522 521264

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Boxes, objects and other kit

Victorian Household (KS1 and KS2)

This schools session explores the life of Victorian servants, involving hands-on activities and observational-skills activity sheets.
The session usually features a Victorian kitchen demonstration, a washday laundry kit to handle and a shopping list activity sheet to explore the galleries.
Group size - 35 children, however we are keen to meet your needs therefore please phone to discuss alternative class sizes.
Duration - 2 hours
Level- KS1 and KS2
Teacher's Pack available.

Creator

  • Museum of Lincolnshire Life

How to obtain

To book, please phone Margaret Sutton at the museum on Tel: 01522 528448.
Prices and group sizes can be discussed.

World War Two (KS1 and KS2)

Discover life on the Homefront and on the FrontLine with this schools session.
Activities usually include a presentation on a soldiers' kit, with objects to handle, a wartime cookery demonsration exploring rationing and 'Dig For Victory'and a talk by a veteran, recalling the war from first hand experience; (the veteran is subject to availability).
The museum also has a First World War Trench reconstruction, a First World War One Tank and a small display on the First and Second World War.

Creator

  • Museum of Lincolnshire Life

How to obtain

To book please phone Margaret Sutton at the museum on Tel: 01522 528448. Phone to discuss prices and group sizes.

 Digital and online resources
Lincs to the Past

Lincs to the Past

http://www.lincstothepast.com

Our new website allows you to browse and buy images from Lincolnshire’s Cultural collections. You can also view exhibitions and learning resources. There are over 500,000 images available on the website including archive documents, maps and photographs.

Victorian Childhood (KS2)

A schools session at the museum exploring life for children during Victorian Times.
Hands-on activities and rolle playing experiences in three activities:
Victorian toys object handling activity, Victorian Games activity and a Victorian school room experience.
Teacher's Pack available.
Group size - standard is 35 children but we endevour to accomodate your needs, therefore please phone to discuss.
Duration - 2 hours.
Level - KS2. Can be adapted for KS1.

Creator

  • Museum of Lincolnshire Life

How to obtain

To book, please phone Margaret Sutton at the museum on tel: 01522 528448 to discuss booking arrangements and prices.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Burton Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 3LY
England

Website

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

E-mail

lincolnshirelife.museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Telephone

01522 528448

Fax

01522 521264

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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