Welcome to Sleaford Museum... Sharing Our Stories
Sleaford's Museum of local history in its specially designed building is home to artefacts and stories that portray fascinating aspects of the town and area's unique past. Exhibitions in its colourful interior change frequently and visitors are united in their praise. Admission is free, but your donations are welcomed and much appreciated to help us to cover essential costs and to fund new exhibitions. A range of local history books, booklets, postcards, pens, key-rings etc can be purchased.
The Museum is a completely volunteer-run organisation and a registered charity. Donations are very gratefully received.
Since opening in 2015, over 20000 visitors have joined us to celebrate sharing the stories of Sleaford people.
If you would like to be a Museum welcomer, please pop into the Museum or email sleafordmuseum@btinternet.com to see how you can become part of our friendly volunteering team. No previous experience is necessary.
Sleaford Museum's popular Local History talks programme restarts in March 2025. (See 'Events and Talks')
'UNCOVERING SLEAFORD CASTLE' EXHIBITION in Navigation House (runs for until 31st March 2025) Fridays to Mondays 10 till 2pm. Free exhibition.
Coming in early March - Scale model of the castle and new book: Uncovering Sleaford Castle £4
Are you interested in the history of the Carre family? Two local historians, Simon Pawley and Michael Turland have written an excellent book, on sale at the Museum priced £8.50:
' The Carre's A Lincolnshire Dynasty'
Visiting the Museum
A logical route around the Museum has been suggested by tape and floor markings. Visitors may wear a face covering during their visit if they wish, and hand sanitiser is provided for use if required. It is not permitted to eat or drink within the Museum.
Local history books, booklets and postcards are available to purchase from the welcomers. Card payment is available, or cash payment, for any purchases. Financial donations are welcomed and should be put into the donation postbox or paid electronically via the card machine or with STRIPE via Donorbox (instructions are shown in the Museum). Gift Aid envelopes are also available.
Artefact donations are welcomed - please place any items in a plastic bag and hand to a welcomer.
