Museum of Lincolnshire Life

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is the largest and most exciting Social History Museum in the County. It occupies a listed barracks, built in 1857 for the Royal North Lincoln Militia. A major new redevelopment at the museum continues this military theme telling the story of the Regiment through interactive displays, computer, videos and an audio tour.

Elsewhere the museum's fascinating and varied collections provide a captivating arrangement of displays which capture the many aspects of Lincolnshire Life. The museum contains one of the best agricultural collections in the country and excellent industrial displays reflect this crucial part of Lincolnshire's history. The many rich traditions and crafts of Lincolnshire people are also well represented. The museum contains many unique items such as the earliest surviving tank, built by William Foster and Co. Ltd. Of Lincoln in 1917.

Ellis Windmill, a glorious 18th century building is situated next door to the museum.

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