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.

Exciting news from Sleaford Museum and Hub-Sleaford

Meet the Artists!
We’re thrilled to announce the artists selected for the Common Ground commissions and residencies who will be working with HubSleaford and Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery to explore, respond to and reinterpret the stories within their collections.
 
From left to right:
Madara Vimba, Emily Andersen Photography, Andrew Bracey, Harriet Plewis, Liz Kelleher, Danica Maier, Dino Zhang, Madhu Manipatruni.
 
Over the coming months they’ll be bringing new life to local heritage in unexpected and exciting ways, culminating in new exhibitions at the Hub and Sleaford Museum. This is just the beginning, we can’t wait to see where their ideas take them.
 
↪️ Common Ground: Sleaford’s Shared Stories
📅18 Jul–8 Nov 2026
📍Sleaford Museum and Main Gallery, HubSleaford
 
This project has been made possible by the Art Fund Reimagine programme, with support from Lincoln Museum, who are supporting an artist commission.

Scale model of the castle in Museum window and new book: Uncovering Sleaford Castle £4

 

Sleaford Museum will continue its Local History Talks Programme on May 26th.  The talk will be immediately followed by the SMT’s 2026 AGM.  There is no charge for the event; donations are welcomed.

 

Local History Talks Programme details.

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.