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
We are excited to announce that Sleaford Museum and Hub-Sleaford have been awarded £39,122 from Art Fund the national charity for museums and galleries, to deliver Common Ground: Sleaford’s Shared Stories, a dual-site programme of exhibitions and events running from 18 Jul–8 Nov 2026. This major new collaboration will explore local heritage through contemporary art and community participation.
The ambitious project will culminate in new exhibitions presented at both Sleaford Museum and the Hub, with new artist commissions and residencies that aim to unearth and reinterpret objects from Sleaford Museum’s collection.
Stay tuned… exciting things are on their way!
The funding forms part of £1.3 million awarded through Art Fund’s Reimagine programme, which supports innovative collections projects in museums and galleries across the UK.
Art Fund is the national charity for museums and galleries. For over 120 years, it has helped institutions across the UK to develop and share their collections, invest in people and expertise, grow their audiences and inspire the next generation.
Image 1: Future of the Past Performance, St George’s Students, Photo: Louise Hadden RiverLight 2025
Image 2: Roman Face Pot, found in 1959 probably 3rd Century
Image 3: Alphabet Pot, Roman greyware vessel & Late Iron Age clay pellet moulds. Image 4: To Sleaford from the East Guided Walk, RiverLight 2025, Photo: @fayeparkerphoto
Scale model of the castle in Museum window and new book: Uncovering Sleaford Castle £4
Sleaford Museum will close at 3pm on Sat 13th Dec and reopen on Saturday 17th January 2026
Christmas and New Year closure dates
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.
