North Lincolnshire Museum
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Learn about some of North Lincolnshire’s amazing objects and stories. Explore the geology, local history and archaeology galleries.
#CustomerVoice
Your voice matters and inspires us!
We’re thrilled to share what one of our customers had to say about our programming.
Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us spread the word.
Want to share your experience? Join the conversation below!
Your voice matters and inspires us!
We’re thrilled to share what one of our customers had to say about our programming.
Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us spread the word.
Want to share your experience? Join the conversation below!
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#CustomerVoice
Your voice matters and inspires us!
We’re thrilled to share what one of our customers had to say about our programming.
Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us spread the word.
Want to share your experience? Join the conversation below!
Your voice matters and inspires us!
We’re thrilled to share what one of our customers had to say about our programming.
Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us spread the word.
Want to share your experience? Join the conversation below!
#ThrowbackThursday
Carte de visite showing Mr and Mrs Drury and family, who departed for New Zealand in 1874. The photograph shows Mrs Drury b.1843 and Mr Drury b.1834.
Carte de visite showing Mr and Mrs Drury and family, who departed for New Zealand in 1874. The photograph shows Mrs Drury b.1843 and Mr Drury b.1834.
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#ThrowbackThursday
Carte de visite showing Mr and Mrs Drury and family, who departed for New Zealand in 1874. The photograph shows Mrs Drury b.1843 and Mr Drury b.1834.
Carte de visite showing Mr and Mrs Drury and family, who departed for New Zealand in 1874. The photograph shows Mrs Drury b.1843 and Mr Drury b.1834.
#Makers
The group had a tour of the new exhibitions which generated lots of cinema related chat and excitement.
We watched the film that is going in the cinema exhibition, and everyone was very engaged. It, again, generated a lot of conversation.
The group had a tour of the new exhibitions which generated lots of cinema related chat and excitement.
We watched the film that is going in the cinema exhibition, and everyone was very engaged. It, again, generated a lot of conversation.
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
#Makers
The group had a tour of the new exhibitions which generated lots of cinema related chat and excitement.
We watched the film that is going in the cinema exhibition, and everyone was very engaged. It, again, generated a lot of conversation.
The group had a tour of the new exhibitions which generated lots of cinema related chat and excitement.
We watched the film that is going in the cinema exhibition, and everyone was very engaged. It, again, generated a lot of conversation.
#BehindtheScenes
The new exhibitions are being built this week, ready to open THIS weekend 22 November.
Is anyone planning on visiting over the weekend?
#Exhibition #Gallery #Museum #Scunthorpe #Display
The new exhibitions are being built this week, ready to open THIS weekend 22 November.
Is anyone planning on visiting over the weekend?
#Exhibition #Gallery #Museum #Scunthorpe #Display
November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#BehindtheScenes
The new exhibitions are being built this week, ready to open THIS weekend 22 November.
Is anyone planning on visiting over the weekend?
#Exhibition #Gallery #Museum #Scunthorpe #Display
The new exhibitions are being built this week, ready to open THIS weekend 22 November.
Is anyone planning on visiting over the weekend?
#Exhibition #Gallery #Museum #Scunthorpe #Display
#ThrowbackThursday
Celia Bones of Broughton has a spot of dust removed from her eye by the Sister in the First Aid Room, Appleby-Frodingham Steelworks in 1950.
Celia Bones of Broughton has a spot of dust removed from her eye by the Sister in the First Aid Room, Appleby-Frodingham Steelworks in 1950.
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#ThrowbackThursday
Celia Bones of Broughton has a spot of dust removed from her eye by the Sister in the First Aid Room, Appleby-Frodingham Steelworks in 1950.
Celia Bones of Broughton has a spot of dust removed from her eye by the Sister in the First Aid Room, Appleby-Frodingham Steelworks in 1950.
#BehindtheScenes
The Stories from the Stores exhibition has been broken down and packed away, we hope you enjoyed it!?
The galleries are being prepared for the new exhibitions opening 22 November.
The Stories from the Stores exhibition has been broken down and packed away, we hope you enjoyed it!?
The galleries are being prepared for the new exhibitions opening 22 November.
November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
#BehindtheScenes
The Stories from the Stores exhibition has been broken down and packed away, we hope you enjoyed it!?
The galleries are being prepared for the new exhibitions opening 22 November.
The Stories from the Stores exhibition has been broken down and packed away, we hope you enjoyed it!?
The galleries are being prepared for the new exhibitions opening 22 November.
#ThrowbackThursday
Farmworkers mainly from John Davy's Farm at Thornton Abbey and Somersby on their way to enrol in the Local Defence Volunteers at Brigg during the Second World War in 1940 The L.D.V. became the Home Guard. Amongst the group are Mr M. Davy and Mr Tom Carr.
Farmworkers mainly from John Davy's Farm at Thornton Abbey and Somersby on their way to enrol in the Local Defence Volunteers at Brigg during the Second World War in 1940 The L.D.V. became the Home Guard. Amongst the group are Mr M. Davy and Mr Tom Carr.
November 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#ThrowbackThursday
Farmworkers mainly from John Davy's Farm at Thornton Abbey and Somersby on their way to enrol in the Local Defence Volunteers at Brigg during the Second World War in 1940 The L.D.V. became the Home Guard. Amongst the group are Mr M. Davy and Mr Tom Carr.
Farmworkers mainly from John Davy's Farm at Thornton Abbey and Somersby on their way to enrol in the Local Defence Volunteers at Brigg during the Second World War in 1940 The L.D.V. became the Home Guard. Amongst the group are Mr M. Davy and Mr Tom Carr.
#Exhibition
If you haven't already been, please pop by and see the Stories from the Stores exhibition. It finishes this Sunday, 9 November.
This co-produced exhibition, the Dynamic Collections project volunteer team share some of the inspiring stories they have encountered through their work.
If you haven't already been, please pop by and see the Stories from the Stores exhibition. It finishes this Sunday, 9 November.
This co-produced exhibition, the Dynamic Collections project volunteer team share some of the inspiring stories they have encountered through their work.
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
#Exhibition
If you haven't already been, please pop by and see the Stories from the Stores exhibition. It finishes this Sunday, 9 November.
This co-produced exhibition, the Dynamic Collections project volunteer team share some of the inspiring stories they have encountered through their work.
If you haven't already been, please pop by and see the Stories from the Stores exhibition. It finishes this Sunday, 9 November.
This co-produced exhibition, the Dynamic Collections project volunteer team share some of the inspiring stories they have encountered through their work.
#Makers
Maker Sam presented on witchcraft and pagan festivals with great success, we made spell bottles and created clay sculptures for the craft.
Maker Sam presented on witchcraft and pagan festivals with great success, we made spell bottles and created clay sculptures for the craft.
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#Makers
Maker Sam presented on witchcraft and pagan festivals with great success, we made spell bottles and created clay sculptures for the craft.
Maker Sam presented on witchcraft and pagan festivals with great success, we made spell bottles and created clay sculptures for the craft.
One of the new exhibitions opening at Normanby Hall in February 2026 is a display of watercolours by local artist Harold Astwood. Did you know Harold? The curator is looking for photographs and any original material relating to him.
Please contact Madeleine Gray madeleine.gray@northlincs.gov.uk.
Please contact Madeleine Gray madeleine.gray@northlincs.gov.uk.
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
One of the new exhibitions opening at Normanby Hall in February 2026 is a display of watercolours by local artist Harold Astwood. Did you know Harold? The curator is looking for photographs and any original material relating to him.
Please contact Madeleine Gray madeleine.gray@northlincs.gov.uk.
Please contact Madeleine Gray madeleine.gray@northlincs.gov.uk.
#ThrowbackThursday
Barge 'Irby' at Gunness Wharf, Gunness, loaded with slag in 1939.
Barge 'Irby' at Gunness Wharf, Gunness, loaded with slag in 1939.
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#ThrowbackThursday
Barge 'Irby' at Gunness Wharf, Gunness, loaded with slag in 1939.
Barge 'Irby' at Gunness Wharf, Gunness, loaded with slag in 1939.
#whatson
In last week's Ukrainian exhibition working group, we looked at Easter. One of the group brought in these replica pysanky eggs for the exhibition.
If you're interested in joining the exhibition working group, you can email museum@northlincs.gov.uk
In last week's Ukrainian exhibition working group, we looked at Easter. One of the group brought in these replica pysanky eggs for the exhibition.
If you're interested in joining the exhibition working group, you can email museum@northlincs.gov.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#whatson
In last week's Ukrainian exhibition working group, we looked at Easter. One of the group brought in these replica pysanky eggs for the exhibition.
If you're interested in joining the exhibition working group, you can email museum@northlincs.gov.uk
In last week's Ukrainian exhibition working group, we looked at Easter. One of the group brought in these replica pysanky eggs for the exhibition.
If you're interested in joining the exhibition working group, you can email museum@northlincs.gov.uk
#OnlineArtExchange
This week's theme is #Autumn
This painting is called River Landscape by Samuel John Lamorna Birch. Look at the lovely autumn colours on the leaves 😍
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This week's theme is #Autumn
This painting is called River Landscape by Samuel John Lamorna Birch. Look at the lovely autumn colours on the leaves 😍
@artukdotorg.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#OnlineArtExchange
This week's theme is #Autumn
This painting is called River Landscape by Samuel John Lamorna Birch. Look at the lovely autumn colours on the leaves 😍
@artukdotorg.bsky.social
This week's theme is #Autumn
This painting is called River Landscape by Samuel John Lamorna Birch. Look at the lovely autumn colours on the leaves 😍
@artukdotorg.bsky.social
#ThrowbackThursday
Normanby Hall was constructed during the Regency Period between 1825 and 1830 however the first reference of Normanby Hall appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 and documentary evidence suggests that there were at least two earlier mansions on the site.
Normanby Hall was constructed during the Regency Period between 1825 and 1830 however the first reference of Normanby Hall appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 and documentary evidence suggests that there were at least two earlier mansions on the site.
October 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#ThrowbackThursday
Normanby Hall was constructed during the Regency Period between 1825 and 1830 however the first reference of Normanby Hall appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 and documentary evidence suggests that there were at least two earlier mansions on the site.
Normanby Hall was constructed during the Regency Period between 1825 and 1830 however the first reference of Normanby Hall appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 and documentary evidence suggests that there were at least two earlier mansions on the site.
#Discover
September 2025 was the second anniversary of the Archaeology and History Club.
The group have handled artefacts from the Collection, designed new displays and conducted research in our galleries.
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September 2025 was the second anniversary of the Archaeology and History Club.
The group have handled artefacts from the Collection, designed new displays and conducted research in our galleries.
north-lincolnshire-council.arttickets.org.uk/the-north-li...
Art Tickets
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October 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#Discover
September 2025 was the second anniversary of the Archaeology and History Club.
The group have handled artefacts from the Collection, designed new displays and conducted research in our galleries.
north-lincolnshire-council.arttickets.org.uk/the-north-li...
September 2025 was the second anniversary of the Archaeology and History Club.
The group have handled artefacts from the Collection, designed new displays and conducted research in our galleries.
north-lincolnshire-council.arttickets.org.uk/the-north-li...
#ThrowbackThursday
Threshing day, Holme Farm, Winterton c.1920s. A steam powered traction engine is being used to drive the thresher.
Threshing day, Holme Farm, Winterton c.1920s. A steam powered traction engine is being used to drive the thresher.
October 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
#ThrowbackThursday
Threshing day, Holme Farm, Winterton c.1920s. A steam powered traction engine is being used to drive the thresher.
Threshing day, Holme Farm, Winterton c.1920s. A steam powered traction engine is being used to drive the thresher.
#Makers
The theme of today's session was the Tiddy Mun, a legendary bog spirit, who was believed to have the ability to control the waters and mists of The Carrs of North Lincolnshire.
The group made their own Tiddy Mun figures and some Makers decorated a mask.
The theme of today's session was the Tiddy Mun, a legendary bog spirit, who was believed to have the ability to control the waters and mists of The Carrs of North Lincolnshire.
The group made their own Tiddy Mun figures and some Makers decorated a mask.
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#Makers
The theme of today's session was the Tiddy Mun, a legendary bog spirit, who was believed to have the ability to control the waters and mists of The Carrs of North Lincolnshire.
The group made their own Tiddy Mun figures and some Makers decorated a mask.
The theme of today's session was the Tiddy Mun, a legendary bog spirit, who was believed to have the ability to control the waters and mists of The Carrs of North Lincolnshire.
The group made their own Tiddy Mun figures and some Makers decorated a mask.
#Discover
In the collection can be found a promotional leaflet from 1908 advertising gramophone records of traditional English folk songs.
Find out more on our website
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
In the collection can be found a promotional leaflet from 1908 advertising gramophone records of traditional English folk songs.
Find out more on our website
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
Curators Choice - North Lincolnshire Folk Songs - North Lincolnshire Museum
A closer look at an advertisement for a gramophone record of Traditional English Folk Songs with Project Officer, Jenny Kirton.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
#Discover
In the collection can be found a promotional leaflet from 1908 advertising gramophone records of traditional English folk songs.
Find out more on our website
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
In the collection can be found a promotional leaflet from 1908 advertising gramophone records of traditional English folk songs.
Find out more on our website
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
Wondering what to do over Half Term?
We have several activities including Make and Take Crafts,
Board Games and Puzzles, The Hidden Wonders Hunt,
The Science of Magic: An Evening Event for Adults and
Cauldrons and Concoctions Family Fun Day
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/whats-on
We have several activities including Make and Take Crafts,
Board Games and Puzzles, The Hidden Wonders Hunt,
The Science of Magic: An Evening Event for Adults and
Cauldrons and Concoctions Family Fun Day
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/whats-on
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wondering what to do over Half Term?
We have several activities including Make and Take Crafts,
Board Games and Puzzles, The Hidden Wonders Hunt,
The Science of Magic: An Evening Event for Adults and
Cauldrons and Concoctions Family Fun Day
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/whats-on
We have several activities including Make and Take Crafts,
Board Games and Puzzles, The Hidden Wonders Hunt,
The Science of Magic: An Evening Event for Adults and
Cauldrons and Concoctions Family Fun Day
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/whats-on
#ThrowbackThursday
Scunthorpe Youth Centre members with tea and cake, c.1950s
#Throwback #Museums #History #LocalHistory #ImageArchive
Scunthorpe Youth Centre members with tea and cake, c.1950s
#Throwback #Museums #History #LocalHistory #ImageArchive
October 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
#ThrowbackThursday
Scunthorpe Youth Centre members with tea and cake, c.1950s
#Throwback #Museums #History #LocalHistory #ImageArchive
Scunthorpe Youth Centre members with tea and cake, c.1950s
#Throwback #Museums #History #LocalHistory #ImageArchive
#Makers
In today's session we were joined by Erin Wilson Clark to develop the Museum Makers manifesto. Erin has taken suggestions and will input into the next draft.
In today's session we were joined by Erin Wilson Clark to develop the Museum Makers manifesto. Erin has taken suggestions and will input into the next draft.
October 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#Makers
In today's session we were joined by Erin Wilson Clark to develop the Museum Makers manifesto. Erin has taken suggestions and will input into the next draft.
In today's session we were joined by Erin Wilson Clark to develop the Museum Makers manifesto. Erin has taken suggestions and will input into the next draft.
#Discover
As part of the Dynamic Collections: Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History project, whilst documenting a box of First World War related material, a trench map caught the interest of Project Volunteer Dan Zetterstrom.
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
As part of the Dynamic Collections: Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History project, whilst documenting a box of First World War related material, a trench map caught the interest of Project Volunteer Dan Zetterstrom.
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
Curators Choice - Doiran Trench Map - North Lincolnshire Museum
A closer look at the First World War Doiran Trench Map in the collection with Dynamic Collections Project Volunteer Dan Zetterstrom.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#Discover
As part of the Dynamic Collections: Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History project, whilst documenting a box of First World War related material, a trench map caught the interest of Project Volunteer Dan Zetterstrom.
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
As part of the Dynamic Collections: Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s History project, whilst documenting a box of First World War related material, a trench map caught the interest of Project Volunteer Dan Zetterstrom.
northlincolnshiremuseum.co.uk/discover/cur...
Happy Lincolnshire Day.
Discover the rich heritage of the County with a visit to the Museum.
#Lincolnshireday #Lincolnshire #NorthLincs #Scunthorpe #lincolnshirelife
Discover the rich heritage of the County with a visit to the Museum.
#Lincolnshireday #Lincolnshire #NorthLincs #Scunthorpe #lincolnshirelife
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy Lincolnshire Day.
Discover the rich heritage of the County with a visit to the Museum.
#Lincolnshireday #Lincolnshire #NorthLincs #Scunthorpe #lincolnshirelife
Discover the rich heritage of the County with a visit to the Museum.
#Lincolnshireday #Lincolnshire #NorthLincs #Scunthorpe #lincolnshirelife