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.

More exciting news from Sleaford Museum and Hub-Sleaford

Due to the exciting new installation of our joint exhibition with TheHub, ‘Common Ground – Sleaford’s Shared Stories’, the Museum will be closed throughout Wed 15th July and the morning of Fri 17th July.
BUT, the Museum will re-open with the Preview Night of the Exhibition from 5 till 7pm on Friday 17th July. 
Come along to Sleaford Museum for 5pm and view the Exhibition first and then continue to Hub-Sleaford to view the rest of the Exhibition. See details below.
 
 

Other images from the Sleaford Museum's Collection

Photo: Nicola Davison Reed 2026
Photo: Nicola Davison Reed 2026

Sleaford Museum will continue its Local History Talks Programme on July 28th with this talk from local Historian, Simon Pawley.

 

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.