About us
We are Lincolnshire’s archaeology museum and the Usher Gallery. We are operated by Lincolnshire County Council in partnership with the City of Lincoln Council, Arts Council England, The British Museum and the Art Fund. We are supported by the Friends of Lincoln Museums and Art Gallery, the Usher Trust and the Heslam Trust.
Opening Hours
Lincoln Museum & Usher Gallery
Thursday – Monday 10am – 4pm
Muse Coffee Bar
Thursday – Monday 11am – 3pm
History of the Usher Gallery
The Usher Gallery, Lincoln, was opened to the public in 1927. The existence of the gallery and its initial collection is thanks to the generous bequest of one man, James Ward Usher.
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History of the Museum
The museum began life in 1906 as the City and County Museum and developed during the 20th century to become the main archaeology museum for Lincolnshire.
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Our Partners and Funders
Lincoln Museum and the Usher Gallery could not exist without its external partners. We are grateful to receive support from a number of organisations who provide us with funding and resources for our varied activities.
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Donations and Bequests
The artefacts and artworks housed at Lincoln Museum and the Usher Gallery are the result of the generosity of many people stretching back for more than a century, and we are always seeking to strategically expand our collections.
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Excavating the Museum
The excavations carried out before the building of Lincoln Museum unearthed a wealth of information about life in Lincoln through the ages, including a mosaic floor from a late Roman town house.
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Lincolnshire’s Heritage
Lincolnshire is a county rich in heritage and there is always something to see and do. Whether it's museums, historic buildings or an art gallery, there's always lots to explore.
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Finds Identification and Treasure
Do you think you might have found treasure? Find out how we might be able to help.
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Archaeological Project Archives
Lincoln Museum is the repository for archaeological project archives in Lincolnshire, from commercial archaeology to research excavations and community projects.
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