Do you have an interest in history?  Would like to be part of a local group dedicated to preserving the heritage of Sleaford and district?  Why not join our volunteer team at Sleaford Museum? We need friendly and enthusiastic volunteers – local knowledge is helpful, but not at all essential.  Volunteers are involved in the […]

The peg doll exhibition begins on April 6th – do come and see these exquisitely decorated dolls. See ‘About Us‘ section of this website for more information about Mrs Joan Fairgrieve, the hugely talented creator of these beautiful dolls.

The Museum is responding to visitor requests for extended opening hours, especially on Sunday afternoons. From Sunday 7th April, the Museum will open from 12 till 4pm each Sunday. This will also coincide with the first weekend showing of our stunning collection of locally made peg dolls, which has been very kindly donated to the […]

Children’s activities at the Museum on ‘Discover Lincolnshire’ weekend: Saturday 30th March 10am till 3pm Sunday 31st March 12 noon till 4pm Free activities making swords, shields and crowns for children aged 5 to 11. Adults must accompany the children.  Donations in support of our work are always welcome.       

  Thanks to the Ancaster Coop Local Communities Fund for their fantastic support in 2018 , and to everyone who shopped there! Sleaford Museum Trust members presenting them a picture of Sleaford Edwardian Co-op c 1910 The cheque!  An amazing total which has enabled the Museum to replace ageing cabinets and to display the exhibitions […]

The Museum is responding to visitor requests for extended opening hours, especially on Sunday afternoons. From Sunday 7th April, the Museum will open from 12 till 4pm each Sunday.  This will also coincide with the first weekend showing of our stunning collection of locally made peg dolls, which has been very kindly donated to the […]

If you haven’t been in the Museum recently, you won’t have seen the beautiful new cabinets and refurbishment of the displays.  The money to buy the new cabinets was provided by the Coop Local Community Fund which supported us last year – many thanks to everyone who shopped at the Coop and contributed to the […]

The Museum is now closed for the Christmas holiday and refurbishment of cabinets/displays. The Museum is scheduled to re-open on Monday 21st January 2019. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during 2018.  We look forward to seeing you in 2019 with an exciting programme of displays and events.     

Shop with toys and sweets…

Sleaford Museum will be open on Sunday 2nd December to coincide with the Sleaford Christmas Market.  Bring along your children to take part in Christmas themed activities, making decorations in ‘Rudolph’s Victorian Christmas’. Open from 12noon to 4pm for accompanied children aged up to 11, there is £1 charge for this activity.  The Museum will […]