North Lincolnshire Museum

Discover the history of North Lincolnshire at our free museum near the centre of Scunthorpe. A visit to the Museum is a step back in time through fascinating hands-on displays. Learn about some of North Lincolnshire’s amazing objects and stories. Explore the geology, local history and archaeology galleries. Discover how that history has been shaped by the landscape. Families can visit Dudley’s Den, a dedicated Under 5s space. With a changing programme of family friendly exhibitions and events for all ages. Families can join Dudley Bear and explore by taking part in fun filled activities and crafts. Learn about North Lincolnshire with trails, back packs and family explorer packs. Admission is free.

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Archaeology and History Club

North Lincolnshire Museum is inviting budding historians and archaeologists (aged 8-12 years old) to join our Archaeology and History...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Monthly on the Second Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30

Artefact Handling – Summer Holidays

Get hands on with artefacts as a member of our learning team tells you more about how they were...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Weekly on Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30

Dudley Discovers Make and Take Crafts – Summer Holidays

Free, fun, themed activities that explore our collections. There will be a few different craft activities throughout the week.Drop-in...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Daily from 10:30 to 15:30

Games and Puzzles – Summer Holidays

Join a member of our Learning Team to take part in games and puzzles in our War Gallery.Thursdays:24 July7,14...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Weekly on Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30

Living History Day 2025

Come along for a day of fun and learning. There will be lots of activities including:James from Ancient Crafts...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Once on 26/07/2025 from 10:30 to 15:30

Living History Day 2025

Come along for a day of fun and learning. There will be lots of activities including:James from Ancient Crafts...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Once on 26/07/2025 from 10:30 to 15:30

Mini Music Makers

Explore sounds, instruments and voices through activities games and songs!Join North Lincolnshire Music every Tuesday during term time 10:30am...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Weekly on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00

Museum Makers

Aimed at adults with additional needs, Museum Makers is a group for those who want to get closer to...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Weekly on Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00

Museum Minis

Our popular free sessions for the Under 5s.The popular Museum Minis sessions take place in Dudley’s Den, our dedicated...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Weekly on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30
    • Weekly on Friday from 10:30 to 11:30

North Lincolnshire Museum

A visit to the Museum is a step back in time through fascinating hands-on displays. Learn about some of...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Weekly on Monday from 10:00 to 16:00
    • Weekly on Tuesday from 10:00 to 16:00
    • Weekly on Wednesday from 10:00 to 16:00
    • Weekly on Thursday from 10:00 to 16:00
    • Weekly on Friday from 10:00 to 16:00
    • Weekly on Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00
    • Weekly on Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00

Sensory Playspace

Sensory play equipment will be set up in Dudley’s Den for free play.Mondays:21 July4 and 18 AugustDrop-in session, anytime...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Weekly on Monday from 10:00 to 16:00

Stories from the Stores

In this co-produced exhibition, the Dynamic Collections project volunteer team at North Lincolnshire Museum share some of the inspiring...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Daily from 10:00 to 16:00

Stories from the Stores Exhibition

In this co-produced exhibition, the Dynamic Collections project volunteer team at North Lincolnshire Museum share some of the inspiring...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Daily from 10:00 to 16:00

Youth History Group

North Lincolnshire Museum is inviting 13-16 year olds with an interest in archaeology, history and Museums to take part...

  • North Lincolnshire Museum
    • Monthly on the Second Saturday from 13:30 to 15:30
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