Lincolnshire Artists' Society Summer Exhibition
An exhibition of recent paintings, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, glass and print by the Lincolnshire Artists' Society members at the Usher Gallery. Read more…
September 2013
Exhibitions
In Search of the Lincolnshire Bagpipe
This exhibition, in association with the City of Lincoln Waites band, explores the Medieval 'Moorby stone' and its image of a bagpiper and dancers Read more…
Steampunk Art Exhibition
A Steampunk exhibition including works from the Victorian Steampunk Society in conjunction with the Asylum Festival. Read more…
Made in Britain - Free film series
The Made in Britain film series runs from Monday 2nd September 2013 to Monday 16th December 2013. All films are screened free of charge and will be shown on Monday afternoons at 2 pm (except during school holidays). Read more…
Where are we now?
Plase note that this exhibition will be closed in Thursday 19th December for staff training. Artists in this show use the revolution in location technology to tell us about the people and the places behind the information on maps. Read more…
There's something about you that I'm unsure about
Paul Johnson locates artefacts which are unwilling to give you clues to their history as a starting point for a new collection of intricate collages. Read more…
Colour-Love
The artists in this exhibition use colour in an elemental way; colour is the subject, material and the primary medium of communication in the works. Read more…
Nauðsyn kennir nöktum konur að snúast - Necessity Teaches Naked Women to Spin
Nauðsyn kennir noktum konur að snúast is Rachel Olin's first Solo Exhibition. Read more…
Place Setting
Janet Turville's new exhibition adds a contemporary twist to the Derby Porcelain in the Charles Norman Collection. Read more…
In Focus... Roman Domestic Pottery
This small display looks at some of the uses for pottery around the Roman home Read more…
The Archaeology For The Frivolous
David Kirshner's exhibition interprets the events surrounding a tram incident in St. Petersburg 1915 which has been lost in time. Read more…
Modern Masters (LAST WEEKEND!): Matisse, Picasso, Dalí and Warhol
This display explores the printed work of four of the 20th century’s greatest artists: Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. Read more…
Joseph Banks, A Great Endeavour - a Lincolnshire Gentleman and his Legacy
An exciting exhibition about Joseph Banks, a passionate botanist and explorer who joined James Cook aboard the Endeavour to explore uncharted lands. Read more…
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performance day
Drama students from the University of Lincoln perform theatrical works in response to our collections Read more…
performance day
Drama students from the University of Lincoln preform theatrical works in response to our Collections. Read more…
What's Going On? permanent collection rehang
We like to change things, so we regularly rehang our permanent displays of art. Read more…
Sensing Lincolnshire
Sensing Lincolnshire is an exciting group exhibition of artists with multi-sensory impairments from the Sense groups based in Lincolnshire. Read more…
OPEM 3
The Collection’s third biennial open exhibition for artists working in the East Midlands and North East Lincolnshire. Read more…
Oliver Laric : Lincoln 3D scans
For this exhibition Oliver Laric presents a new sculptural commission which forms part of the www.lincoln3dscans.co.uk project. Read more…
Reconstructing the Past
A display of models and pictures that show lost buildings of Lincolnshire Read more…
Stitch & Peacock - Danica Maier
Artist Danica Maier presents a solo exhibition based around textile history. Read more…
Emily Wardill
Film by contemporary artist Emily Wardill. Read more…
Portraits, Still Life and Landscapes; Usher Gallery
Works from the Usher Gallery collection and today's artists looking at the key themes in art history. Read more…
Centenary Stitches
An exhibition of costumes from the World War I film 'Tell Them of Us'. Read more…
Film Screening: Tell Them of Us
Based on an unpublished archive of letters, Tell Them of Us follows the true story of the Crowder family in Lincolnshire during the First World War. Told from the perspective of those left at home, the film is a touching portrayal of life on the home front, revealing the poignant story behind one war memorial. Read more…
Film Workshop - Documentary At Night
Free film workshop at The Usher Gallery Read more…
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Contemporary art exhibition featuring works by Andrew Bracey. Read more…
ReconFigure Paintings
A series of works featuring geometric shapes and figures painted on top of historical figurative paintings. Read more…
Viewpoints
What does art mean to you? Join the discussion with our new exhibition 'Viewpoints'. Exhibition open from 31st January - 10th May 2015 Read more…
Just a Note
An exhibition of new work by Felicity Shum in the Courtyard Gallery. Read more…
Eastival
Lincoln's Arts Festival for Children Read more…
#Sheepselfie exhibition
A collaboration between Usher Young Creatives and UoL's National Art & Design Saturday Club, with contributions from the people of Lincolnshire Read more…
National Portrait Gallery, Picture The Poet
Misc.Don
Misc. Don. is a collaborative exhibition with Lincolnshire Archives and artists, hosted at The Collection’s Courtyard Gallery. Read more…
Museums at Night 2015
We have so many amazing things planned for Museums at Night at The Collection this year...come and join us! Read more…
Recapitulate
A public performance presented by Joshua Lockwood, resident artist throughout Viewpoints exhibition. Read more…
Gymnasium
Contemporary Art Commissioning Programme Read more…
Lincolnshire Secure Unit Exhibition
Exhibition of Arts & Crafts From The Young People of Lincolnshire Secure Unit Read more…
Lincolnshire's Great Exhibition
This blockbuster exhibition celebrates the rich history of this magnificent county with over 150 treasures dating from the 11th to the 21st centuries. Read more…
Summer School Exhibition
An exhibition showcasing amazing talent from Lincolnshire schools Read more…
Lincolnshire Artists' Society
Exhibition of work at the Usher Gallery by artists from the Lincolnshire Artists' Society Read more…
Unlocked
Unlocked is an engaging exhibition that reveals the diversity and mystery of the Lincolnshire Archives. Read more…
Frequency Festival
The popular arts Festival is back Read more…
Freedom Lies
A series of three exhibitions that provide a contemporary discussion around themes raised by Magna Carta. Read more…
Points of View
Courtyard gallery exhibition Read more…
Souzou: Unravel and Reveal
Textile based installation Read more…
The Anatomy of Objects
A Courtyard Gallery exhibition by David McAleavey and Adam O'Meara as the Lincolnshire Contemporary Photographic Archive Read more…
Micromégas
An art exhibition at the Project Space Plus Gallery featuring science-fiction based work in response to Micromégas by French philosopher Voltaire. Read more…
The Russell Chantry
A new chapel designed for Lincolnshire by artists Lothar Gotz and Duncan Grant. Read more…
The Russell Chantry: Lothar Götz / Duncan Grant
A new Mural produced inside a 1:1 scale reproduction of the Russell Chantry. Read more…
Europarc: Marc Renshaw
This project focuses on the inspiration provided by a large business park near Grimsby, using various artistic angles to bring the park to life. Read more…
Drawn From Life: People On Paper
Bringing together some of the finest drawings in the Arts Council Collection Read more…
Objects from the Land of the Long White Cloud
A small display in our Orientation Hall of Maori artefacts. Read more…
Courtyard Gallery; Disconnection: Photography Exhibition
“Disconnection” is a project in which David Amos explores technology and the way in which it is making us lose touch with the world. Read more…
Lincolnshire Artists' Society Anniversary Exhibition
Artworks to be displayed from across the county Read more…
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Bringing together iconic 19th century female photographer and contemporary artists. Read more…
A Question of Guilt : A Crime Writer’s Collection
An incredibly intricate and thoughtful exhibition inspired by Agatha Christie. Read more…
Itinerant Mind
Be amazed by an installation that will directly involve you, the audience, and the way you think. Read more…
War Machine; Cornelia Parker
The Usher Gallery presents Cornelia Parker's video work War Machine, detailing the production of poppies for Remembrance Day celebrations. Read more…
Lincoln Art Summer School Exhibition- Chaff Bagging Hoppers
Come and see the latest art exhibition in the Courtyard Gallery, created entirely by young student artists. Read more…
Nine Projects
Designer Felicity Shum has created nine projects in nine months, resulting in a plethora of incredible work. You're invited to come and see it. Read more…
BP Portrait Award 2016
The prestigious portraiture competition is coming to Lincoln Read more…
'Inspired By...' Exhibition
Join the Contemporary Crafts Network as they unveil their latest pieces of work inspired by the collections in The Usher Gallery. Read more…
Euan Uglow / Sargy Mann
Translating the 3D object on to the 2D canvas Read more…
Slowly I Found My Way In
This exhibition brings together two artists who both are constantly asking questions about how to represent landscape. Romantic notions of wild ancient spaces are undercut with ideas that instead speak of industrial past, present and futures. Read more…
Meet the artist: Slowly I Found My Way In
Exhibition walk through for Slowly I Found My Way In, the new show in the Courtyard Gallery. Read more…
After-hours at The Collection… Euan Uglow/ Sargy Mann Curator's Tour
An exclusive after-hours event to meet the curator behind our latest exhibition Euan Uglow/Sargy Mann and see the BP Portrait Prize. Read more…
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James E Smith : New Photographic Works
New photographic works Read more…
Rural People, Rural Lives – A Changed Landscape by Rose Beddington
A photographic and audio exhibition exploring how agriculture is no longer at the heart of rural life. Read more…
The Woodland Project: A work in Process
A collaborative, community art and woodland creation project in the heart of Lincolnshire. Read more…
OPEM 4
OPEM is the 4th biennial open exhibition at The Collection, Lincoln, showcasing the work of 8 competition winning artists! Read more…
SPACE at The Collection
A temporary exhibition of space memorabilia exploring 30 years of space exploration Read more…
Me, Myself and Art
Me, Myself and Art is exhibition by the Lincolnshire Secure Unit Read more…
Conversation Piece by Tom Hackett
Conversation Piece is an inter-active art project by Tom Hackett Read more…
Transporting the Past into the Future: Archaeology of the Lincoln Eastern Bypass
A display of finds from the significant and ongoing archaeological excavations being carried out as part of the Lincoln Eastern Bypass project Read more…
Battles and Dynasties
Battles and Dynasties explores the conflict for the crown from Domesday to present day through fascinating documents, paintings and artefacts each fundamental to our local and national heritage. Read more…
Domesday Book at Lincoln Castle
Domesday Book makes a once in a lifetime visit to Lincoln Castle this summer. Read more…
Punctuated3
Punctuated³ features the work of thirteen artists who use diverse media and subject matter Read more…
Beyond the Burrow
Designer Felicity Shum invites you into her playful world to create your own creature… What animal will you choose? Read more…
Lincoln Summer Art School - Star City Exhibition
Star City - Creative young people explore the experimental process of creating art using different materials and mediums throughout a week long workshop. See their work on display now here at The Collection Read more…
Prisoners of Conscience in Lincoln Prison 1918-1919
A display exploring the imprisonment during the First World War in Lincoln prison Read more…
Lincolnshire Artists' Society Exhibition 2017
This popular exhibition, displayed in the Usher Gallery, showcases the work of some of Lincolnshire's most talented artists Read more…
Jake Moore, Future Body
Jake Moore presents multiple art works that play with the line between the body and the digital world. Read more…
Breath Control : Notes by Caroline Wright
Breath Control : Notes by artist Caroline Wright, the latest piece of work to be played on the unique multi-channeled permanent soundwall. Read more…
'Cloud 1' and 'Cloud 2'
By artist Luke Abbott being played on The Collection's unique multi-channelled permanent sound wall. Read more…
Sound Wall and Self-Playing Instrument
George Shaw: My Back To Nature
Inspired by the collections in the National Gallery. The exhibition tours round the UK during 2017, we are delighted to host it in Lincoln. Read more…
Walk the Line
Photographing Tutankhamun
An exhibition exploring the pioneering photography of the tomb of Tutankhamun and its treasures by Lincolnshire-born photographer Harry Burton Read more…
Viewpoints: Faces
Viewpoints brings together two photographers that work within the documentary genre, highlighting varied approaches of documenting the world today. Read more…
Viewpoints: Collective Visions
Viewpoints brings together two photographers that work within the documentary genre, highlighting varied approaches of documenting the world today. Read more…
Soundfall
Soundfall features recordings from watery cascades in a variety of locations and sculpted into the stone cliff-face of the Collection’s Sound Wall Read more…
From The Land - Henry Moore, Ewen Henderson & Other Artists
This exhibition takes its starting point the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest, which gave the common man rights to glean from royal land. Read more…
Usher Gallery 2018 Flag Commission
Daniel Rapley, 'Transcription Flags' Read more…
Lincolnshire's links with the Islamic world
A display of artefacts and documents connecting Lincolnshire with the Islamic world Read more…
Bastion in the Air
Lincolnshire's story of aviation development, production and defence in World War One. Read more…
Evidence in Camera by Mandy Lee Jandrell
Mandy Lee Jandrell’s exhibition ‘Evidence in Camera’ takes its title from the book of the same name by Constance Babington-Smith, published in 1957. Read more…
Call out to artists for contemporary art flag commission
The Collection and Usher Gallery is looking for an artist/group/collective to design a new series of contemporary art flags for the Usher Gallery, in response to the idea of 100 years of votes for some women and the beginning of the ongoing journey towards equality. Read more…
Call out to young artists for Lincoln Art Summer School
Lincoln Art Summer School applications are now open! Read more…
Call out to artists/collectives/groups for exhibition opportunity at The Collection & Usher Gallery
The Collection and Usher Gallery is looking for exhibition proposals from Lincolnshire-based artists/collectives /community groups to exhibit work in the Courtyard Gallery within The Collection museum. Read more…
‘The Journey - a Celebration of Lincoln City FC 2016-18’
An exhibition celebrating Lincoln's love for the Imps Read more…
Call out to artists for OPEM Residencies
We are looking for proposals from artists and collectives to be 'in residence' in our gallery from 13th May - 30th June 2019. Read more…
Impossible Cities
“Intelligence is the ability of a living creature to perform pointless or unnatural acts.” [Arkady Strugatsky, Roadside Picnic] Read more…
Vacant; Sheila and Cliffe, An Anonymous Study of What Remains
Land, City & Sea: British Masters from the David Ross Collection
This exhibition brings together paintings, prints and sculptures from some of the most important artists working in the last sixty years. Read more…
Ellen Brady: On the Beach at Night Alone
The Collection and Usher Gallery is pleased to present a new commission by artist Ellen Brady. Read more…
Betty's Windows
New exhibition 'Betty's Windows' is on display in the Courtyard Gallery at The Collection Read more…
The Shapes We Need by Billy
New artist flags to fly above the Usher Gallery to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act. Read more…
Colour Wall
The Collection is pleased to present 'Colour Wall' a new work for the Sound Wall by Rosie Ann Boxall Read more…
Creative Arts Schools Exhibition
Gallery 7 in the Usher Gallery has been taken over until the 7th January 2019! Read more…
I N T E R V A L S
I N T E R V A L S is a group exhibition conceived by Lincoln/London based artist trio, Karolina Dworska, Andia Newton and Andy Williams. Read more…
Lincolnshire Artists' Society Exhibition 2019
This popular exhibition, displayed in the Usher Gallery, showcases the best artistic talent from the region. Read more…
Hold the Front Page
Cover art for the next Hello Lincoln What's On Guide Read more…
Museum of the Moon
Museum of the Moon is a new touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Read more…
Eclipse Chasers
'Eclipse Chasers – The Great American Eclipse, 2017’, is a series of photographs by documentary photographer Keith James. Read more…
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
'Chilled out' Museum of the Moon viewings at The Collection
Visitors can enjoy an early ‘chilled out’ showing on Friday 5 April and 12th April. Read more…
Soundwall - The Planets and the Gods
‘Chilled out’ Museum of the Moon viewings at The Collection
Visitors can enjoy an early ‘chilled out’ showing on Friday 12 April. Read more…
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
OPEM Artists in Residence 2019 Michael Shaw, Belén Cerezo and Ros Lorimer
The Collection Museum is delighted to host Michael Shaw, Belén Cerezo and Ros Lorimer as OPEM Artists in Residence 2019. Read more…
Collision
An exhibition of new work created by MA Fine Art students from the University of Lincoln in the Courtyard Gallery Read more…
Evan Roth's 'Red Lines' with Landscapes at The Usher Gallery
An exhibition of Evan Roth's Artangel 2018-19 commission, Red Lines, alongside works from The Usher Gallery's landscape collection. Read more…
Every Step (A Stride Over Something Not Said)
A retrospective exhibition of collaborative works combining visual art and music by artist Linda Ingham and composer David Power Read more…
Victoria & Albert; Treasures from a Royal Marriage
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the births of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Read more…
Electric Fence Workshop
Join us for a free artist workshop with Annabel McCourt to uncover and explore your own 'fence' in response to Annabel's work. Read more…
Fantasy Island
A Lincolnshire Odyssey Read more…
Really? A Dig on a Council Estate?
A pop-up expo exploring the discoveries spanning 800 years made by local residents taking part in an archaeological dig on a post-war council estate. Read more…
Unearthing Roman Riseholme
Find out what was discovered during 8 days of family-centred community archaeological excavations in July 2019 at Riseholme. Read more…
Bastion in the Air: A Century of Valour
An exhibition of Lincolnshire's Aviation Gallantry over the Last 100 Years Read more…
Frequency (Mirrored)
An exhibition of new sculpture by Lincolnshire-based artist, Iain Edwards, in the Courtyard Gallery Read more…
Electric Fence
Due to current situation, this exhibition is closed but the website remains open for you to view Read more…
The Collection Museum's Wildlife Photography Competition 2020
Open to all UK based amateur photographers, in partnership with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, showcasing the finest of local and UK wildlife. Read more…
Communal Lunch with Laura Wilson at Mansions of the Future
The Collection and Usher Gallery are delighted to be collaborating with Mansions of the Future to support a research-led commission with Laura Wilson. Read more…
The Collection Museum's Wildlife Photography Competition 2020
A celebration of the best amateur photography showcasing the finest of local and UK wildlife, run in partnership with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Read more…
Couch Curator Online Exhibition
This online exhibition is a celebration of the creativity and ingenuity that thrived in homes around the UK under lockdown. Read more…
Time for Practice; Artist Development Bursary Online Summary Event
Online Exhibition Learning Project
Online Exhibition Learning Project in response to the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in partnership with the Imperial War Museum Read more…
Environment and Sustainability Artists in Residence Online
The Collection Museum is delighted to host Fiona Carruthers and Conohar Scott as our two Environment and Sustainability Artists in Residence Online. Read more…
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August Friday Lates
Join us every Friday in August when our museum will open until 8pm for a fun filled evening! Read more…
Polyvocality
Polyvocality is a group exhibition of new work developed by the MA Fine Art course at the University of Lincoln, 2020 – 2021. Read more…
Our Plastic Ocean Open Evening
Join us for an evening of music and culture to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition Our Plastic Ocean by award winning photographer Mandy Barker Read more…
Down the Bottom of Your Garden
Family event day from the Investigate Learning team at the Usher Gallery Read more…
Bummock: Tennyson Research Centre
New exhibition brings attention to rarely-seen items from the Tennyson Research Centre Read more…
Gaia by Luke Jerram
Get ready to see the world at The Collection Museum. Explore our planet like never before with Gaia by Luke Jerram. Read more…
Lincolnshire Artists' Society Summer Exhibition 2022
New exhibition in the Usher Gallery showcasing work by members of the Lincolnshire Artists' Society. Read more…
The Tangled Bank
A new exhibition featuring interactive digital artwork created by Genetic Moo and The Creative Collective, inspired by the themes found in Microworld: Lincoln. This exhibition features objects from our collection selected by Genetic Moo alongside new works created by members of the Creative Collective. Read more…
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Usher Open Exhibition: art out of isolation
Usher Open Exhibition from 1 October 2022 - 8 January 2023. Read more…
Best Art Vinyl: album artwork through the ages
Showcasing the best of vinyl album artwork from 1949 - 2021. Read more…
A British Museum Spotlight Loan, Gathering light: a Bronze Age golden sun
'Gathering light' features the extraordinary gold Shropshire sun pendant and other Bronze Age gold artefacts. Read more…
David Remfry: A Moment Captured
A celebration of scale, colour and movement in this exhibition of watercolour paintings by renowned British painter, David Remfry MBE RA. Read more…
Jeanette Killner: Natural Collections
Jeanette Killner: Natural Collections, The Courtyard Gallery, 4 February until 16 April 2023. Read more…
Re:collection
A new exhibition presenting works by MA Fine Art students from The University of Lincoln, drawing on original objects and artworks from the museum’s collection. Read more…
Community Choice
Discover what incredible things can happen when you open up the doors of the gallery to new and enthusiastic voices. Read more…
George Boole School
Discover how a teacher from Lincolnshire changed our world forever. Read more…
Harriet Plewis North Sea Observatory Artist Residency
The North Sea Observatory (NSO) will host Harriet Plewis as artist in residence in this stunning building. Read more…
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St Barnabas HeART Trail
Come and visit the reunion of 27 of the 30 St Barnabas HeART trail sculptures in Lincoln Museum! Read more…
Frequency Festival The Meet Up: AI Panel Discussion
Join our panel of experts, artists and led by award winning speaker and curator Ghislaine Boddington to explore how rapid innovation in AI is enabling artists and academics to explore and challenge the parameters of practice, inclusion and engagement through experimentation and engagement with audiences and visitors. Read more…
Accessibility of the Arts with Jo Tolley and Benjamin Rostance
A relaxed and informal arts and conversation session for artists with disabilities and their support workers. Read more…
Jason and his Argonauts on Tour
Discover the psychedelic work of internationally acclaimed disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills in this thought provoking and fun exhibition. Read more…
SLHA Golden Jubilee
The Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology celebrate their Golden Jubilee in this new exhibition on display in the Courtyard Gallery from 20 April to 22 June 2024. Read more…
Traces
Exhibition of new work by University of Lincoln MA in Fine Art students taking as their starting point the traces of making found within the museum's collection. Read more…
Lincoln Museum redevelopment
The next exciting stage of Lincoln Museum’s redevelopment will begin on 14 October 2024. Read more…
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Norton Disney dodecahedron at the Usher Gallery
Mysterious Roman dodecahedron found in Norton Disney on display in the Usher Gallery. Read more…
A Fresh Perspective: Exploring Narrative
Discover and explore works from our collection in a whole new light! From January to March 2025. Read more…
Art for the People: contemporary reflections on the Usher Gallery's archive
An exciting exhibition of new work produced in response to the Usher Gallery’s archive by artists currently undertaking the University of Lincoln’s MA Fine Art. Read more…
Events
An evening with Chris Ryan + Book signing event
Chris Ryan will be promoting his new book 'Master of War' and signing copies of the book at an event on the 1st September. Tickets cost £4.00. Read more…
Made in Britain - Free film series
The Made in Britain film series runs from Monday 2nd September 2013 to Monday 16th December 2013. All films are screened free of charge and will be shown on Monday afternoons at 2 pm (except during school holidays). Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - The Roman Cult of Toutatis
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Aspects of Roman Lincolnshire', find out about the local cult to the Gaulish War God Toutatis Read more…
Print and Press Group
Come along to our print and press group in the Clore Duffield room at The Collection. Read more…
Romans Week
Join us for Romans Week to celebrate Lincoln's Roman collections. Read more…
An Introduction to Roman Lincolnshire
Learn about the development of Roman Lincoln and Lincolnshire with our free Roman gallery talk. Part of Romans Week Read more…
Pompeii Live for Schools
A rare opportunity to see the British Museum's innovative film about their recent blockbuster exhibition Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: James Fergusson
The Most Dangerous Place on Earth: inside the outlaw state of Somalia Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: Giles Milton
Russian Roulette - A Deadly Game: how British spies thwarted Lenin's global plan Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: Richard Davenport-Hines
An English Affair: sex, class and power in the age of Profumo Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: Diane Atkinson
The Criminal Conversation of Mrs Norton Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: A N Wilson
In conversation with Gill Darby Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: Charles Sebag-Montefiore
The British as Collectors: from the Tudors to the Present (co-authored with James Stourton) Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: An evening with Richard III
Chaired by Philippa Hoskin, reader in Medieval History at the University of Lincoln Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: Julie Summers
Jambusters - talk and tea hosted by the Lincoln WI Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: Tracey Borman
The Witches of Belvoir - talk and reception Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: Con Coughlin
Churchill's First War: young Winston and the fight against the Taliban Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival: William Dalrymple
Return of a King: the battle for Afghanistan Read more…
Guest Lecture - Jennie Syson
A guest lecture held by writer and curator Jennie Syson organised by the University of Lincoln. Read more…
Learn The Art of Felting
A children's' workshop run by Rachel Olin to learn the art of felting. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - Recent Roman Discoveries at Bishop Grosseteste University
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Aspects of Roman Lincolnshire', discover what recent excavations at Bishop Grosseteste University have unearthed Read more…
The autumn colours of the medieval forest
A family fun day. Read more…
The Imagination Museum
Katie Green's children's dance theatre work brings museums to life through contemporary dance in the museum space. Read more…
Janet Turville Talk
Janet Turville will be giving a talk about her piece Place Setting which brings a contemporary twist to pieces of the Charles Norman Collection. Read more…
An Evening With Andy McNab + Book Signing
Andy McNab will be promoting his new book 'Silencer' and signing copies of the book at an event on the 7th November. Tickets cost £4.00. Read more…
An evening with Gervase Phinn + Book signing event
Bestselling author Gervase Phinn will be promoting his new book The School Inspector Calls with a book signing event afterwards. Read more…
Life Drawing
Come and join us at The Collection for some untutored sessions drawing from a life model. Beginners are welcome. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - Recent Excavations at the Roman Small Town at Navenby
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Aspects of Roman Lincolnshire', this talk will look at the recent community excavations at Navenby Read more…
Cyanotype Workshop
Explore the magical process of Cyanotype or Blueprint printing with artist John Pearson. Read more…
An Afternoon With Paul Money
Renowned astronomer Paul Money will be visiting The Collection to promote his latest edition of 'Nightscenes' Read more…
Yelena Popova Talk
Installation artist Yelena Popova will be hosting a talk about her work on Wednesday 20th November at 15.30 Read more…
Raimi Gbadamosi in conversation with Kimathi Donkor
A talk with Raimi Gbadamosi, curator of 'What's Going On?' exhibition at the Usher Gallery and Kimathi Donkor one of the featured artists of the show. Read more…
Doctor Who Family Fun day
Doctor Who Family Fun Day Read more…
Daniel Pryde-Jarman Talk
Renowned and unconventional curator Daniel Pryde-Jarman will be hosting a talk about his work in conjunction with the University of Lincoln. Read more…
Santa at Stokes Collection Cafe
Come and see Santa at the Stokes Collection Cafe throughout December! Read more…
An evening with Abi Moore
Come along to a lovely evening of music with singer-songwriter Abi Moore. As well as festive favourites, Abi will be performing a selection of songs from her new album. Read more…
Family Films
Free Christmas Family films will be shown on Monday 23rd December and Monday 30th December at 2 pm Read more…
Chosen By You - Free film series
The Chosen By You film series runs from Monday 6th January 2014 to Monday 7th April 2014. All films are screened free of charge and will be shown on Monday afternoons at 2 pm (except during school holidays). Read more…
Contemporary Artist Talks
S Mark Gubb gives the first talk in a series of lectures by guest contemporary artists at The Collection in Lincoln, held in the Auditorium. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - Is the Anglo Saxon invasion a myth?
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Rethinking the Dark Ages', this talk will examine the evidence for the Anglo Saxon invasion of Britain Read more…
Joseph Banks, A Great Endeavour - a Lincolnshire Gentleman and his Legacy
An exciting exhibition about Joseph Banks, a passionate botanist and explorer who joined James Cook aboard the Endeavour to explore uncharted lands. Read more…
Joseph Banks Family Fun Day: Plants through history
A family fun day of crafts exploring how plants have helped us through the ages Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - The Viking Torksey Project
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Rethinking the Dark Ages', this talk will examine recent investigative work at the Viking camp at Torksey Read more…
Contemporary Artist Talks
Dave Griffiths gives a talk as part of a series of lectures by guest contemporary artists at The Collection in Lincoln, held in the Auditorium. Read more…
Author Event: Anne O'Brien Talk and Signing
Anne O'Brien will be at The Collection to talk about and sign copies of her new book The Scandalous Duchess Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - Early Medieval finds and the Portable Antiquities Scheme
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Rethinking the Dark Ages', learn how PAS data is transforming our understanding of Early Medieval Lincolnshire Read more…
Exploration Walks
Walking Artist Alison Lloyd leads three walking expeditions to coincide with the exhibition Joseph Banks: A Great Endeavour Read more…
Viking Day
Viking Family Fun Day Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - Anglo Saxon Hanging Bowls
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Rethinking the Dark Ages', this talk will examine Lincolnshire's beautiful but mysterious hanging bowls Read more…
Young Artist's Saturday Art Workshops
For all budding artists, or children wanting to expand their artistic techniques why not come along to our Saturday workshops? Read more…
Exploration Walks
Walking Artist Alison Lloyd leads three walking expeditions to coincide with the exhibition Joseph Banks: A Great Endeavour Read more…
Banks Family Fun Day with the Australian Aborigines
Banks Family Fun Day with the Australian Aborigines Read more…
Exploration Walks
Walking Artist Alison Lloyd leads three walking expeditions to coincide with the exhibition Joseph Banks: A Great Endeavour Read more…
Banks Family Fun Day with the Maoris
Banks Family Fun Day with the Maoris Read more…
Sir Joseph Banks Seminar
A seminar to accompany the major exhibition JOSEPH BANKS: A GREAT ENDEAVOUR. Read more…
performance day
Drama students from the University of Lincoln perform theatrical works in response to our collections Read more…
performance day
Drama students from the University of Lincoln preform theatrical works in response to our Collections. Read more…
Doctor Who Day
Monsters at The Collection - Make your Own Monster! Meet actor Dan Starkey who plays Sontaran Strax in Doctor Who Read more…
Life Drawing
Come and join us at The Collection for some untutored sessions drawing from a life model. Beginners are welcome. Includes refreshments. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - Weapons of the Anglo Saxons and Vikings
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Rethinking the Dark Ages', this talk will provide an interactive look at Dark Age weaponry Read more…
Lindum Colonia Day and Museums at Night
The Collection is celebrating Lindum Colonia Day with a series of special events and activities for all the family. Read more…
Prehistoric Family Fun Day
Prehistoric Family Fun Day Read more…
Weekend Craft Activities
Decorate an Egyptian Sarcophagus! Read more…
Much Ado About Nothing
Amici Touring Theatre are delighted to present their next production, Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - Recent Early Medieval acquisitions at The Collection
Part of our Lunchtime Lecture series 'Rethinking the Dark Ages', this talk will look at some recent additions to the museums collections Read more…
Weekend Craft Activity
If you're looking for something to entertain the kids this weekend, why not bring them down to The Collection for a craft workshop? Read more…
Make Your Own Viking Longboat
Author Talk and Signing: Jessie Burton
In association with Lindum Books, author Jessie Burton will be talking about and signing copies of her new book 'The Miniaturist' Read more…
Archaeology Day
Archaeology Day Read more…
1 Day Life Drawing and Painting Workshop with Marek Tobolewski
The first of two life drawing days at The Collection. Enjoy a day learning new skills or developing them further with Marek Tobolewski. Read more…
At Home with the Romans
At Home With The Romans - a family fun day! Read more…
1 Day Contemporary Life Drawing Workshop
A one-day intensive drawing workshop that will explore the use of line in both our drawings and the installation of the model in space. Read more…
Young Archaeology Club - Houses, Poo and Smoke
A morning of archaeology for kids of all ages - 10:30am to 12:00noon Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - 'Claudius: the idiot'
Part of our 'Imperial Lives' Lunchtime Lecture series. Hear about the life of the Roman Emperor Claudius Read more…
Jurassic Sea - Swimming With Dinosaurs
Jurassic Sea - Swimming with Dinosaurs, a family fun day. Read more…
Young Archaeology Club - The Anglo-Saxon Dead
A morning of archaeology for kids of all ages - 10:30am to 12:00noon Read more…
Author Talk and Signing: Karen Maitland
In association with Lindum Books, author Karen Maitland will be talking about and signing copies of her new book 'The Vanishing Witch' Read more…
Young Archaeology Club - Fashion Through The Ages
A morning of archaeology for kids of all ages - 10:30am to 12:00noon Read more…
Young Archaeology Club - Some Old Bits Of Pot?
A morning of archaeology for kids of all ages - 10:30am to 12:00noon Read more…
The How, Why and When Of Being An Artist
Join us for a day of presentations, discussions and portfolio reviews by artists, curators and gallerists with refreshments. All welcome, free entry. Read more…
Life Drawing at The Usher Gallery
Life Drawing Classes are back at The Collection. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - 'Domitian: the tyrant'
Part of our 'Imperial Lives' Lunchtime Lecture series. Hear about the life of the Roman Emperor Domitian Read more…
Young Artist's Saturday Art Workshops
Arts and Crafts Workshops for 8-16 Year Olds. Read more…
Saturday Craft Activity - Tudor Spoon Pals
Join us for our weekly craft activity at The Collection! Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival
The Collection is hosting, for the second year running, The Lincoln Book Festival. 12 events across 6 nights. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - 'Hadrian: the traveller'
Part of our 'Imperial Lives' Lunchtime Lecture series. Hear about the life of the Roman Emperor Hadrian Read more…
Young Artist's Saturday Art Workshops
Arts and Crafts Workshops for 8-16 Year Olds. Read more…
The Big Draw
Join us for the world's biggest drawing festival and have a go at making a human spirograph! Read more…
Artist Talks with the University of Lincoln
The Collection and The University of Lincoln bring you a series of guest lectures from artists. Read more…
Ghost Hunters!
Ten ghosts are lurking somewhere in the museum - can you find them all? Read more…
3D Printing At The Collection
How will 3D Printing change the way we live, learn and create? Read more…
Spooky museum day
A family fun day with a spooky theme. Optional £1 crafts. Lots of spooky ghost stories. Read more…
Free film screening: Time and Place
When scientists reveal the universe has stopped expanding, and will soon begin to contract, time collapses for one man. Things lose their meaning, and moral boundaries seem absurd Read more…
Young Artist's Saturday Art Workshops
Arts and Crafts Workshops for 8-16 Year Olds - 10am to 12noon Read more…
Centenary Stitches
An exhibition of costumes from the World War I film 'Tell Them of Us'. Read more…
Film Screening: Tell Them of Us
Based on an unpublished archive of letters, Tell Them of Us follows the true story of the Crowder family in Lincolnshire during the First World War. Told from the perspective of those left at home, the film is a touching portrayal of life on the home front, revealing the poignant story behind one war memorial. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - 'Septimius Severus: the popular dictator'
Part of our 'Imperial Lives' Lunchtime Lecture series. Hear about the life of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus Read more…
Film Workshop - Documentary At Night
Free film workshop at The Usher Gallery Read more…
Make Money From Your Art - How To Run a Workshop
Free workshop for anyone wanting to work in the arts community. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - 'Carausius: the usurper'
Part of our 'Imperial Lives' Lunchtime Lecture series. Hear about the life of the Roman usurper Carausius Read more…
Life Drawing at The Usher Gallery
Wednesday evening Life Drawing at The Usher Gallery. Read more…
Lunchtime Lecture - 'Constantine the Great: the convert'
Part of our 'Imperial Lives' Lunchtime Lecture series. Hear about the life of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great Read more…
Tales Of Courtly Love - Medieval Family Fun Day
Free family fun day for monks, knights and princesses. Read more…
Cecilia Ekback - Author Talk and Signing
Image by www.headshotsuk.co.uk Read more…
LAN:LAB Onlincolnshire Business Support Workshops
Free Social Media course run by Lincoln Artists Network and Onlincolnshire at The Collection, open to Lincoln-based artists. Read more…
Eastival
Lincoln's Arts Festival for Children Read more…
#Sheepselfie exhibition
A collaboration between Usher Young Creatives and UoL's National Art & Design Saturday Club, with contributions from the people of Lincolnshire Read more…
Mummy Mayhem! - Egyptian Family Fun Day
Free family fun day with optional £1 crafts. Read more…
Karen Maitland - Author Talk and Signing
Karen Maitland will be back at The Collection discussing her new novel The Raven's Head Read more…
Invasion! - Anglo-Saxon Family Fun Day
Anglo-Saxon Invasion Day Read more…
Afternoon Tea with Margaret Dickinson
Come and meet Lincolnshire's favourite author. Read more…
Life Drawing at the Usher Gallery
Wednesday evening Life Drawing returns to the Usher Gallery. Read more…
Painting/Looking Symposium
A symposium organised in association with the University of Lincoln exploring the diverse approaches to examining painting. Read more…
The People's Baron Project
Join in with the People's Baron Project and see your image and designs on the People's Baron this summer! Read more…
Stephen Church - Author Talk and Signing
Stephen Church will be talking about his new biography of King John Read more…
Magna Carta Film Season 2015
As part of the Magna Carta Film Season 2015, marking the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, we are showing 3 fantastic free films. Read more…
'One Spectacular Saturday'
A day of fun and fundraising for all ages at The Collection as part of the city's home-grown inspirational arts festival, Lincoln Inspired! Read more…
Museums at Night 2015
We have so many amazing things planned for Museums at Night at The Collection this year...come and join us! Read more…
Greek Legends Day - Family Fun Day
Free family fun day 10am to 3.30pm. Read more…
The Merchant of Venice’
Amici Touring Theatre present Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice Read more…
Big Screen Take One
A Jazzpack presentation at Stokes Cafe Read more…
Tackling Mental Health Stigma: From a Younger Person’s Perspective
Awareness event at The Collection Read more…
Franklin: the dark myths
Discover the Canadian expedition... Read more…
Archaeology Day 3 - Back to the trowel!
Archaeology events for all ages - with talks for adults and activities for children. Run jointly with Lincolnshire Heritage. Read more…
Picture the Poet Live
FREE event in partnership with The National Portrait Gallery Read more…
LINCOLN ART SUMMER SCHOOL
FREE Art Summer School for Year 11 and 12 students! Workshops with expert tutors in Drawing and Portraiture or Photography and Portraiture Read more…
Seaside and Sailors Day
A free family fun day with a navigating, seaside and nautical theme. Read more…
Lincolnshire's Great Exhibition Lecture Series
A series of lectures on themes relating to the Great Exhibition Read more…
Summer Quiz Night
An evening of general knowledge and prizes to be won Read more…
Dr. Burne's Patented Fantastical Time Travelling Device - Adventure Day!
Family fun day with a chance to travel through time - assuming the time machine works! Read more…
Lincolnshire Artists' Society Workshop
Free drop in portrait drawing workshop on behalf of LAS Read more…
Lincoln Magna Carta Festival 800
A 10 day festival featuring artists for the 800th Anniversary celebrations. Read more…
The Lincolnshire Connection - A season of FREE films with a Lincolnshire theme
The Lincolnshire Connection film series runs from Monday 7th September to Monday 21st December 2015. All films are screened free of charge and will be shown on Monday afternoons at 2 pm (except during school holidays). Read more…
Pimento Poets
In connection with the recent exhibition ‘Picture the Poet’ and the Summer School Photography event held at Lincoln University Read more…
Tudor artefacts
A short talk on the Tudor artefacts in The Collection Read more…
Mondrian's 'Victory Boogie-Woogie' - A Mandala for All Seasons
Join us for an entertaining talk by art historian and author Edward Mayor organised by the Usher Gallery Trust Read more…
Author Talk and Signing: Neil Oliver
Talk with Neil Oliver on his first novel Read more…
Experimenting With Inks and Watercolour
A workshop in conjunction with the Lincolnshire Artists Summer Exhibition Read more…
Lincolnshire's Great Exhibition 'After Hours' Viewing
Introductory talk with a senior curator and after hours view of Lincolnshire's Great Exhibition. Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival
In the 800th anniversary year of Magna Carta the 2015 Lincoln Book Festival looks at topics of freedom, liberty and medieval Lincolnshire. Read more…
Life Drawing
Life Drawing at the Usher Gallery Read more…
The Empire at The Collection
Signings / Photo opportunities / Q&A sessions / Sabre School / Craft activities / Costuming groups / and much more... Read more…
Adventure Ahead: Annika Eriksson
Artist’s talk and launch event Read more…
Lincolnshire Archaeology Day
The annual SLHA Lincolnshire Archaeology Conference is being held at The Collection this year, with the theme of 'art and archaeology' Read more…
Weekend Craft Activity
Dreamcatchers and Knights Read more…
Frequency Festival
The popular arts Festival is back Read more…
John Connolly - 'Night Music: Nocturnes 2'
A talk and signing with the author Read more…
Haunted Museum - Family Fun Day
Take a spooky trip around the haunted museum! Free family fun day, with optional £1 activities. Read more…
Museums At Night Present...The Carnival of Halloween
Join us for some Halloween fun! Read more…
Weekend Craft Activity
Create your own Cardboard Character! Read more…
The Mona Lisa and Other Housewives - How Portraits Lie about their Sitters
A talk by Lydia Bauman on Saturday 14th November at 2pm Read more…
Saturday Craft Activity
Come and join us for the Saturday Craft Activity! Read more…
When Governments Kill
Lincoln Law school at the University of Lincoln and The Collection present an evening of discussion and presentations around this theme Read more…
Saturday Craft Activity
Come and join us for the Saturday Craft Activity! Read more…
Afternoon Tea With Santa
Including story-time Read more…
Art of Needle Felting
With local artist Rachel Olin Read more…
Free Christmas Films
FREE films Read more…
The Enchanted Forest
Magical crafts and face painting Read more…
The Anatomy of Objects
A Courtyard Gallery exhibition by David McAleavey and Adam O'Meara as the Lincolnshire Contemporary Photographic Archive Read more…
Art Talks; University of Lincoln and The Collection
Art Talks; is a series of free talks from visiting artist, curators and academics around contemporary and modern art. This is a joint programme from the University of Lincoln and The Collection and Usher Gallery TALKS START AT 3PM, FREE ENTRY, ALL WELCOME Read more…
Music and Myths Day
Free family fun day with optional £1 crafts. Read more…
Elly Griffiths- Talk and Book Signing
Don't miss your chance to meet one of the UK's best writers and story-tellers, Elly Griffiths. Read more…
Drawn From Life: People On Paper
Opening Celebration Read more…
Symposium; Duncan Grant/Lothar Götz/Lincoln
21st Century Perspectives on Murals & Art for Public Spaces Read more…
Drawn from Life: People on Paper – Taught Life Drawing Workshop Day
The New Drawing Club- New course available themed alongside our Drawn from Life exhibition that opens in February at the museum. Read more…
Eastival- Lincoln's Arts Festival for Children
Lincoln's three main arts venues have put their heads together to come up with a fabulous festival of events to entertain and inspire during Easter. Read more…
Ancient Britain Day
A free family fun event day for all ages. Read more…
Maori Day
A free family fun event day for all ages. Read more…
Lincolnshire's links with New Zealand
A talk about Lincolnshire's links with New Zealand and the Māori. Read more…
Author Talk- Rebecca Mascull & Katherine Clements
Two up and coming authors talk about their latest books and publishing experiences in an informal friendly book club-styled discussion. Read more…
University of Lincoln Drama BA: Site-Specific Performances
Come and watch an array of dramatic performances created by and starring University of Lincoln drama students. Read more…
Author Talk- Lindsey Davis
Join novelist Lindsey Davis as she discusses her extensive and commercially renowned bibliography in this special Author Talk event. Read more…
Museums at Night 2016 - The T-Rex is back!
Back by popular demand - Do you dare meet a real-life dinosaur at The Collection? Read more…
A T-Rex Tea Party
Join us in Stokes Café for afternoon tea and a meeting with the magnificent T-Rex! Read more…
Lincoln's Plesiosaurs and Their Importance (May 2016)
Join us for a talk about the Plesiosaur, a Mesozoic marine reptile that once dominated the seas and whose remains are most abundantly found in this country. Read more…
'Finding the Roman Army: Metal-detecting and the military in Roman Lincolnshire'
Join Dr Adam Daubney for this archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Author Talk- Alison Weir
Popular historian Alison Weir returns to Lincoln on the publication of the first of a series of novels about the wives of Henry VIII. Read more…
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Get ready for the show of a lifetime from the Amici Touring Theatre! Read more…
Food through time
Food through time family fun day Read more…
Author Talk- Judith Miller
Popular expert from the BBC's Antiques Roadshow will be joining us on the publication of the 2016-17 Miller's Collectables Handbook and Price Guide. Read more…
Author Talk- Tracy Borman
Historian and ex-Lincoln resident Tracy Borman is joining us for an evening event about her latest book. Read more…
TV's Human Lie Detector is coming to Lincoln
Join the Human Lie Detector for a master class of psychological amazement! Read more…
'Tools of the Trade: Investigation and conservation of the smith's hoard from Tattershall Thorpe'
Join Michelle Johns for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
The First Day of the Somme
In this special lecture Dr Steve Hollowell, a military historian who has led several expeditions to the Western Front, analyses what went wrong. Read more…
'Chasing Furrows: The sacred boundary of Roman Lincoln'
Join Antony Lee for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Archaeology Day 4
Archaeology Day 4 To dig or not to dig? Non-intrusive techniques of investigation. A day for all the family. Read more…
Free Archaeology Lecture: Non-Intrusive Methods of Investigating Earthworks
Join us for a free lecture by Dr. Erik Grigg about non-intrusive archaeological practices of investigating dig sites and earthworks! Read more…
Roman Day
A Family Fun Day with a Roman theme Read more…
An Evening of Past Life Regression with TV’s Darren Stanton
Join TV and Radio Presenter Darren Stanton as he gives you a three hour masterclass and live demonstration on the art of Past Life Regression. Read more…
The Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival 2016 at The Collection
Join us this weekend for some very special film screenings as part of the Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival! Read more…
Thor's Thursday
Family Fun Day with a Viking/Anglo-Saxon theme! Read more…
'Treasures of Heaven: Sacred craft in Medieval Europe'
Join Dawn Heywood for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Dr Mark Rawlinson: Walter Benjamin
Join Dr Mark Rawlinson as he discusses German Jewish philosopher and cultural critic Walter Benjamin and his interest in detective fiction. Read more…
Author Talk- Frances Fyfield
Tied in with our 'A Question of Guilt: A Crime Writer's Collection' Exhibition, crime writer Frances Fyfield will talk about her most recent novel. Read more…
BP Portrait Award 2016
The prestigious portraiture competition is coming to Lincoln Read more…
'Tasting Misery Among Snakes: Smiths and Kingship in Early Medieval Europe'
Join Dr Duncan Wright for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival 2016
Join us for a week of literary engagement as we host Lincoln's annual book festival. Read more…
Arts Award Drop-In Workshop
The New Drawing Club - Human Form to 2D Surface
Join us for a taught life drawing workshop day inspired by our Euan Uglow/Sargy Mann art exhibition. Read more…
'Pursuing the pomerium: The sacred boundary of Roman Lincoln'
Join Antony Lee for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
The Collection Sci-Con
Set phasers to 'fun' for this science-fiction themed convention coming to The Collection! Read more…
Hang His Waxworks!
Piers Burton-Page presents an entertaining event focusing on the life and times of the sculptor Joseph Nollekens. Read more…
Meet the artist: Slowly I Found My Way In
Exhibition walk through for Slowly I Found My Way In, the new show in the Courtyard Gallery. Read more…
After-hours at The Collection… Euan Uglow/ Sargy Mann Curator's Tour
An exclusive after-hours event to meet the curator behind our latest exhibition Euan Uglow/Sargy Mann and see the BP Portrait Prize. Read more…
LOV film festival
Parallax Film Festival is a free, independent film festival taking place at The Collection on the 12th and 13th of November 2016. Read more…
'Eamon de Valera's escape from Lincoln prison'
Join Dr Erik Grigg for a historical Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Being Human - free screening of Toy Story 3
Being Human: Toy Story 3 Start time: 1pm Read more…
My Dalek has another puncture
Lots of fun for everyone: Families*, Doctor Who Fans, Sci-Fi Fans and Aspiring Performers Read more…
'Hide and Seek: looking for the children of prehistory'
Join Meredith Laing for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Analysis of Process
This symposium explores cross-disciplinary approaches to creative practice through theatre & film design, writing, curation, and fine art practice. Read more…
'Plague pits: how to find the black death in your back garden'
Join Professor Carenza Lewis for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
90 Years of The Usher
Celebrating 90 Years of The Usher Gallery! Read more…
'The Archaeology of the Chinese Bronze Age'
UNFORTUNATELY THIS TALK HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED Read more…
American Honey
Film screening of American Honey Read more…
Author Event: Elly Griffiths – Talk & Signing
Elly Griffiths retuns to Lincoln to talk about and sign copies of her latest book 'The Chalk Pit' Read more…
ARQ – Alison Rayner Quintet
'Accidents and violent death in early Modern London, 1650-1750'
Join Dr Craig Spence for an historical Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Talk; Friends of Lincoln Musuem and Art Gallery
An illustrated talk about Dovecotes Read more…
Make Practice Perfect
Make Practice Perfect is a event hosted by CVAN EM about the process and practice of making art with discussions from many creative backgrounds Read more…
Mother's Day in Stokes Collection Cafe
Mothers Day at Stokes Collection Cafe Read more…
ART TALKS
Free Lectures by artists, designers, curators and makers Open to Students, University staff and the Public talks are programmed by MA Fine Art , University of Lincoln. No Booking Required Read more…
1980's Disco at Stokes Collection Cafe
Let's Disco! Join us for an entertaining night filled with massive hits from the 1980's Read more…
Ancient Egypt; Egyptian Easter
Exploring ancient Egypt throughout the Easter holidays with many activities involved Read more…
Eggcite: Lincoln's arts festival for children
A fabulous festival of events to entertain and inspire the whole family during the Easter Holidays Read more…
Sing Street
A schoolboy forms a band to impress a girl in John Carney’s warm 1980s drama whose spirit recalls School of Rock Read more…
Before and after Apollo: the missions that led up to and came after the moon landings
Join Charles Simpson of the British Interplanetary Society for a scientific Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Sew - Create a hand stitched patchwork pannel
Design and create a beautiful hand stitched patchwork panel (approx 16" square - perfect cushion size!), and learn the techniques of English Paper Piercing. Read more…
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Author Event: Karen Maitland – Talk & Signing
Karen Maitland returns to Lincoln to talk about and sign copies of her latest medieval thriller ‘The Plague Charmer’ Read more…
David Newton & Alan Barnes at The Collection
David Newton & Alan Barnes joins us for part of the Lincolnshire Jazz week 2017 Read more…
The 1217 Battle of Lincoln
Join Nigel Burn and Malcolm Stainforth of the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology for an historical Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Museums at Night - Dinosaur Night
SOLD OUT The T-Rex is back at The Collection this May when The Collection will once again be participating in Museums at Night. Read more…
Lincoln Knights' Trail and The Lincoln Knights' Education Trail at The Collection and Usher Gallery
Take part in The Lincoln Knights' quest and The Lincoln Knights' Education Trail around the historic streets of Lincoln! Read more…
Undressing a Knight
Have you ever wondered how heavy a suit of armour was, or how long it would take to put on or take off, or even how a Knight in armour could go to the toilet! Read more…
The Usher Gallery at 90
SOLD OUT - Enjoy a relaxed and entertaining evening and help us celebrate the 90th birthday of the Usher Gallery Read more…
Young Artists' Saturday Art Workshop
Monthly art workshops for 7 - 12 year olds. Read more…
Buried treasure: gold, silver and hoards from Lincolnshire
Join Dr Adam Daubney for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Lincoln Inspired Day
One Spectacular Saturday Here at The Collection Read more…
John Connolly & Mark Billingham Author Talk & Signing
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Touching the past
Delve into touching the past by handling some of the objects from our collections Read more…
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Brief Encounter - Guided Tours
Informal tours of our collections Read more…
Sew at The Collection
Design and create a hand stitched patchwork panel (approx 16” square – perfect cushion size!) Take inspiration from the Usher Gallery's exhibit ‘Tide’ by Stuart Haygarth. Read more…
Beyond the Burrow
Designer Felicity Shum invites you into her playful world to create your own creature… What animal will you choose? Read more…
Lincoln Summer Art School
LOV are running an annual, week long workshop for young people aged 16-19, Lincoln Summer Art School which is commissioned by us. Read more…
Archaeology Festival
Archaeology Festival, a week long festival of archaeological history & fun! Read more…
Archaeology Day
A full day of talks and workshops based on archaeology Read more…
The Norman Conquest in Lincoln: stories from the coins
Join Anja Rohde for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Medieval Chronicles
Join us for a Medieval Chronicles talk and tour! Read more…
Play in a Day with Rhubarb Theatre
Learn a 'Play in a Day' with Chalk Stream Read more…
The Abdication by Hugo Vickers
Discover more about the Abdication Crisis of 1936 in this lecture, part of the Battles And Dynasties lecture series. Read more…
The 1217 Battle of Sandwich
Join Dr Erik Grigg for an historical Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Usher Gallery Flag Competition
Enter our competition for a chance to win a prize of artist's materials and see a professionally created version of your own flag flying on our roof! Read more…
Prisoners of Conscience in Lincoln Prison 1918-1919
A display exploring the imprisonment during the First World War in Lincoln prison Read more…
Memory and Landscape in Roman Kent
Join Dr Lacey Wallace for an archaeological Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Lincoln Book Festival Goes Gothic 2017
Lincoln Book Festival connects audiences of all ages and interests with some of the UK’s best-loved historians and authors of historical fiction. Read more…
Parallax Film Festival presents: Manchester by the Sea (15) 2016
Art Auction
Art Auction organised by the Usher Gallery Trust, with a selection of original artworks and prints for sale, many by well-known local artists. Read more…
Danelaw Saga: How the Vikings shaped the East Midlands
Join Dr Roderick Dale from the University of Nottingham for an archaeological lunchtime lecture Read more…
Parallax Film Festival 2017
Parallax Film Festival is taking place on 21 - 22 October. Read more…
Free Films at The Collection
Half term Halloween specials! Read more…
SEW at The Collection
‘Take a line for a walk’ - Hand embroidery workshop Read more…
Museums at night: Meet the Ghostbusters!
Join us for a night of spooky fun! Complete with real life Ghostbusters Read more…
Author Talk with Dan Jones
The Charter of the Forest
Join Dr Erik Grigg for a lunchtime talk Read more…
Author Talk: Elizabeth Chadwick
Lecture - From Lincolnshire to Luxor: Harry Burton, the Camera, and King Tut
In this lecture, Dr Christina Riggs explores the work of Harry Burton and how his photographs influenced the way we think of Egypt Read more…
Revealing the Roman dead: Recent excavations and research in Lincoln
Join Natasha Powers of Allen Archaeology for an archaeological lunchtime lecture Read more…
Winter Holiday Activities
Solve our top secret mission on saving Christmas this year in our museum trail and enjoy making your own 2018 calendar! Read more…
Respecting Death: Pre-Christian votive practices
CANCELLED Read more…
John Burnside Lecture
Author Event - Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves will be joining us to talk about and sign copies of her latest paperback in the series 'The Seagull' Read more…
February Half Term Activities
This half term we have a mysterious Museum quest to complete as well creating your own sculpture inspired by From the Land exhibition! Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - Tools through time
Join our Brief Encounters tour about tools through time here at The Collection Read more…
Family Fun Day: Roman Valentines
Join us for a family fun day with lots of lovely crafts to make just in time for Valentines day! Read more…
Author Event - Elly Griffiths
Elly Griffiths, returns to the city to talk about and sign copies of the latest Ruth Galloway novel ‘The Dark Angel’ Read more…
Sex, Symbol and Supernatural: Roman Phallic Carvings in Lincolnshire
Join Adam Parker of The Open University for an archaeological lunchtime lecture Read more…
Lunchtime Talk: Henry Moore
Join Nicholas Alfrey for a lunchtime talk on British Art Read more…
Art Talks
Art Talks is a series of free talks from artists, curators and creatives. This is a joint programme from the University of Lincoln and The Collection and Usher Gallery. Read more…
Author Event - Imogen Hermes Gowar
Inspired by a 'real' Mermaid in the British Museum, Imogen Hermes Gowar will be talking to us about her latest novel 'The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock' Read more…
Brief Encounters Tour: Exhibitions Highlights - From the Land
Join our Brief Encounters tour of our exhibition highlights of From the Land here at The Collection Read more…
Early Middle Palaeolithic Neanderthal Occupation of the Channel Plain Region
Join Sam Griffiths of the University of Southampton for an archaeological lunchtime lecture Read more…
Easter Egg Challenge
The Easter Bunny has lost all his eggs whilst hopping about in all the eggcitement and he needs your help to find them all! Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tours of our collections: Museum Highlights
Join our Brief Encounters tour of museum highlights here at The Collection Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - A Hands-on History of Greek Pottery
Join our Brief Encounters tour of 'A Hands-on History of Greek Pottery' here at The Collection Read more…
Family Fun Day: Ancient Greek Gods of War
Join in the Greek warfare and mythology adventures Read more…
Storytime
Under 5s Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am Read more…
Author Event - Witches, Wuthering and Women Panel - Discussion & Signing
Create Your Own Clay Sculptures, Inspired by From the Land Exhibition
Would you like to create your own clay sculpture? Read more…
Author Event - Julie Summers - Our Uninvited Guests
Author Event - Graeme Simsion & Anne Buist - Two Steps Forward
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - Keeping up with the Joneses
Join our Brief Encounters tour about Keeping up with the Joneses here at The Collection Read more…
British Art: From Egg to Bacon, a lecture by Lydia Bauman
An illustrated talk by Lydia Bauman organised by the Usher Gallery Trust. Read more…
Museums at Night – The T-Rex Returns
The T-Rex is back at The Collection this May when The Collection will once again be participating in Museums at Night. Read more…
Afternoon Tea with Rex
Are you brave enough to have tea with Rex? Read more…
Author Event - Joanne Harris
The author of ‘Chocolat’ returns to Lincoln to talk about and sign copies of her latest book as she turns her attention to the Norse Myths Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - The Collector's Treasures
Join our Brief Encounters tour about The Collector's Treasures at the Usher Gallery Read more…
Author Event - Professor Tim Birkhead
Professor Tim Birkhead Talk & Signing - The Wonderful Mr Willughby Read more…
Magic Lantern Tales
Meet poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan and documentary photographer Ian Beesley on 11th June at The Collection for an evening of nostalgia, humour and poetry! Read more…
New Monday Art Group - Talk by Keith Jobling 'The Gold Lyre of Ur'
A fascinating chance to see a replica of the famous Gold Lyre of Ur, followed by a film screening of 'Letters from Baghdad'. Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - Taming the Wildwood
Join our Brief Encounters tour- Taming the Wildwood, here at The Collection Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tours of our collections - Museum Highlights
Join our Brief Encounters tour of museum highlights here at The Collection Read more…
MUSEUM LATES
Spend a night at the museum! Read more…
Bastion in the Air - Make and Take drop in sessions
To commemorate 100 years of the RAF we are hosting Bastion in the Air exhibition alongside some drop in 'Make and Take' sessions for young children to get involved with! Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - Roman Lincoln
Join our Brief Encounters tour about Roman Lincolnshire here at The Collection Read more…
Author Event - Jasper Fforde
We are delighted to be welcoming Jasper Fforde back to Lincoln with his new, much awaited book. Read more…
Children's Wartime Tea Party
Guided Tour of Bastion in the Air exhibition
Lincolnshire: In the Path of the Zeppelins
A talk by Ian Castle an expert on the history of Germany’s WW1 aerial campaign against Britain. Read more…
Summer Jamboree!
Summer fun in the sun! Read more…
Bastion in the Air - Make and Take drop in sessions
To commemorate 100 years of the RAF we are hosting Bastion in the Air exhibition alongside some drop in 'Make and Take' sessions for young children to get involved with! Read more…
Author Talk: Philip Hamlyn Williams
Music with Mummy Family Fun Session
Bastion in the Air - Make and Take drop in sessions
To commemorate 100 years of the RAF we are hosting Bastion in the Air exhibition alongside some drop in 'Make and Take' sessions for young children to get involved with! Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - Roman Lincoln
Join our Brief Encounters tour about Roman Lincolnshire here at The Collection Read more…
Bastion in the Air - Make and Take drop in sessions
To commemorate 100 years of the RAF we are hosting Bastion in the Air exhibition alongside some drop in 'Make and Take' sessions for young children to get involved with! Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - Art Out of Nothing
Join our Brief Encounters tour on Art Out of Nothing at The Collection Read more…
Network Archaeology Live
Be part of history with Network Archaeology Live Read more…
Karl Wood's Windmills: a Heritage Open Days event
Find out in a short talk at the Usher Gallery how this artist created an invaluable archive by recording Lincolnshire's mills before they disappeared. Read more…
Author Event - Val McDermid - Broken Ground SOLD OUT
Author Event - Lucy Moore - Lady Fanshawe's Receipt Book
Lincoln Book Festival
History At Its Heart Read more…
First World War Seminar
Join us for an afternoon of 1918-themed presentations including a fascinating talk by our key speaker, the renowned historian and TV presenter, Peter Barton. Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - How the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings Shaped Lincoln
Join our Brief Encounters tour on How the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings Shaped Lincoln at The Collection Read more…
Big Draw Festival 2018
Big Draw PLAY Read more…
Art World Quiz by The Usher Gallery Trust
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE 14TH DECEMBER 2018. Read more…
The Usher Gallery will be CLOSED on 20th October
Author Event - Elly Griffiths
The Stranger Diaries – Tuesday 30th October 7pm at The Collection Read more…
Author Event - Laura Purcell & Natasha Pulley
Lincoln Eastern Bypass - Archaeology Road Show
Author Event - Tracy Borman
SOLD OUT Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tour of our collections - Personal Cultural Identity
Join our Brief Encounters tour on Personal Cultural Identity at The Collection Read more…
The Elf Collection
An Evening of Christmas Surprises
The Usher Gallery Trust invites you to an evening of festive fun and entertainment in the Usher Gallery. Read more…
Brief Encounters: Informal tours of our collections: Museum Highlights with a Festive Twist
Join our Brief Encounters tour on Museum Highlights with a Festive Twist at The Collection Read more…
Author Event - Sharon Bennett Connolly
New Monday Art Group
Author Event - Diane Setterfield
Vikings in the East Midlands
Join Dr Roderick Dale for a Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
Author Event - Elly Griffiths
Viking explorers day
Join us for a Viking Explorers Day Read more…
MineVention at The Collection
Minecraft is coming to The Collection in February 2019! Read more…
Museum of the Moon
Museum of the Moon is a new touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Read more…
Author Event - Hallie Rubenhold
Castles
Join Duncan Wright for a lunchtime lecture Read more…
Author Event - Tesa Hadley
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
Moonlight Yoga
Morning Moonlight Yoga
Join us for an morning session of moon inspired yoga in the Museum with BWY Yoga Guide, Amanda Greenwood. Book online now at www.thecollectionmuseum.com Read more…
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
Journey to the Moon
Join us for a journey to the moon at The Collection during the Easter holiday! Read more…
Collecting space
Join Chas Simpson for a lunchtime lecture Read more…
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
Easter Artisan Market 2019
You can enjoy some Easter fun at The Collection's Artisan Market on Sunday 21 April Read more…
Museum of the Moon Late Night at The Collection
An opportunity for Late Night viewing of Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and the complementary exhibition Eclipse Chasers by Keith James. Read more…
Planetarium at The Collection
Back by popular demand we are hosting a Planetarium at The Collection in April. Read more…
Author Event - Chris Brookmyre
Disruption 2019
Join University of Lincoln Photography students for a public symposium exploring how cultural reinvention can be achieved through disruption. Read more…
Author Event - Alison Weir
William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones and Victorian stained glass
Join Jim Cheshire for a Lunchtime Lecture Read more…
New Monday Art Group
A talk with Richard Still on Stained Glass: Painting with Light Read more…
Author Event - Christopher Somerville
Secret Cinema - Night-time Fairytales
Join us for an enchanting evening with the chance to see a classic Fairytale film on the big screen. Read more…
Lincoln Loves Kids Family Fun Day 2019
Author Event - Markus Zusak
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New Monday Art Group
A talk with Jaq McCaughern - Contemporary Artist about Paint and Passion Read more…
Author Event - Ben Aaronovitch
Annabel McCourt's Electric Fence Workshops
Join Annabel McCourt for a series of workshops on AV techniques, film editing skills and become part of an installation in The Usher Gallery in 2020. Read more…
New Monday Art Group
A talk with Dominic Parczuk on Oil Painting Read more…
Investigate Learning - Dinosaur Encounter Fun Days
Notes and queries: The work of a curator
Join Dawn Heywood for a lunchtime lecture Read more…
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New Monday Art Group
A talk with Phil Neal - Sculptor/ Woodturner 'A Year in the Making' Read more…
The Big Draw Festival 2019
The Fun Palace
Colourly Creatives Messy Art Experiment aims to bring accessible art workshops to children of all ages in the Lincoln area. Read more…
Author Event - Francis Pryor Talk & Signing
We are joined by Francis Pryor to talk about ‘The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths’. Read more…
Author Event - Elly Griffiths & Lesley Thomson
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New Monday Art Group
A talk with Victoria Bellandini - Fashion Forever Read more…
Author Event - Edoardo Albert & Paul Gething
A Life of War in Anglo-Saxon Britain...1400 years, 206 bones, 1 extraordinary story... Read more…
Author Event - Dan Jones Talk & Signing
CRUSADERS An Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands Read more…
Electric Fence Workshop
Join us for a free artist workshop with Annabel McCourt to uncover and explore your own 'fence' in response to Annabel's work. Read more…
Author Event - Lindsay McCrae Talk & Signing
My Penguin Year; Living With the Emperors – A Journey of Discovery Read more…
Author Event - Joanna Cannon Talk & Signing
Breaking & Mending - A junior doctor’s stories of compassion and burnout Read more…
New Monday Art Group
A talk with Andy Weekes - 'I only wanted to be a cowboy' Read more…
Hack a Robot at The Collection
Work with a team of robotics researchers from the University of Lincoln to design a new tour for Lindsey, The Collection’s Robot Tour Guide. Read more…
Unearthing Roman Riseholme
Find out what was discovered during 8 days of family-centred community archaeological excavations in July 2019 at Riseholme. Read more…
Really? A Dig on a Council Estate?
A pop-up expo exploring the discoveries spanning 800 years made by local residents taking part in an archaeological dig on a post-war council estate. Read more…
Museum Shop Sunday
Museum Shop Sunday – 10% off your shopping! Read more…
A Quizzical Quiz for Quirky Art Lovers
Looking for a fun and entertaining evening in the delightful Usher Gallery? Join us for a quirky art quiz organised by the Usher Gallery Trust. Read more…
Creative Collective
Are you aged between 16 to 25 years with a passion for arts and culture, looking to collaborate with creative individuals and develop your skills? Read more…
Bastion in the Air: A Century of Valour
An exhibition of Lincolnshire's Aviation Gallantry over the Last 100 Years Read more…
In Conversation - William Shaw & Jo Spain
Deadland & Six Wicked Reasons Read more…
Author Event - Jane Robinson Talk & Signing
Ladies Can't Climb Ladders Read more…
A Century of Valour Sunday Morning Junior Film Club
Join us at The Collection, Lincoln, every Sunday from 2 February to 8 March and join in the fun! Read more…
Electric Fence
Due to current situation, this exhibition is closed but the website remains open for you to view Read more…
A Century of Valour Saturday Afternoon Talks
A series of afternoon Bastion in the Air talks accompanying the 'A Century of Valour' exhibition. Read more…
New Monday Art Group - A Talk by Kevin Byron
Geometry in Art Read more…
Author Event - Sinclair McKay
Dresden - The Fire and The Darkness Read more…
The Collection Museum's Wildlife Photography Competition 2020
Open to all UK based amateur photographers, in partnership with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, showcasing the finest of local and UK wildlife. Read more…
Communal Lunch with Laura Wilson at Mansions of the Future
The Collection and Usher Gallery are delighted to be collaborating with Mansions of the Future to support a research-led commission with Laura Wilson. Read more…
Lunchtime Talks - Annabel McCourt
Electric Fence Read more…
New Monday Art Group - A Talk by Tim Rinaldi
Furniture: Design & Making Read more…
Digital Archaeology Festival
Digital Archaeology Festival 27 Jul 2020 - 01 Aug 2020 Read more…
Couch Curator Online Exhibition
This online exhibition is a celebration of the creativity and ingenuity that thrived in homes around the UK under lockdown. Read more…
'Lincolnshire Day' Talk: The Story of Roman Lincoln
Time for Practice; Artist Development Bursary Online Summary Event
Where's Wally? Spooky Museum Search!
Lincoln Castle and The Collection Museum Read more…
Festive Film
Festive Film Read more…
Online Exhibition Learning Project
Online Exhibition Learning Project in response to the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in partnership with the Imperial War Museum Read more…
Author Event - Sharon Bennett Connolly Talk & Signing
Defenders of the Norman Crown: Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey Read more…
Author Event - Nathen Amin Talk & Signing
Henry VII & the Tudor Pretenders; Simnel, Warbeck & Warwick Read more…
Author Event - Kate Vigurs Talk & Signing
Mission France Read more…
August Friday Lates
Join us every Friday in August when our museum will open until 8pm for a fun filled evening! Read more…
Free Film Screening
Join us for our penguin family themed film! Read more…
August Friday Lates
Join us this Friday in our museum until 8pm for a fun - filled evening! Read more…
Workshop: Landscape Photography
Learn how to capture the landscape as well as enjoy the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition with Keith James. Read more…
Blooms, Bees and Beekeeping in the Lincolnshire Countryside Talk
Join us for a fascinating talk about bees and beekeeping with Simon Croson. Read more…
Author Event - Karen Maitland Talk & Signing
The Drowned City Read more…
Author Event - Lucy Adlington Talk & Signing
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz Read more…
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Author Event - Dan Jones Talk & Signing
Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages Read more…
Author Event - James Holland Talk & Signing
Brothers In Arms Read more…
Author Event - Bella Ellis Talk & Signing
The Diabolical Bones Read more…
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Author Event - Lucy Mangan Talk & Signing
Are We Having Fun Yet? Read more…
Our Plastic Ocean Open Evening
Join us for an evening of music and culture to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition Our Plastic Ocean by award winning photographer Mandy Barker Read more…
Down the Bottom of Your Garden
Family event day from the Investigate Learning team at the Usher Gallery Read more…
Author Event - Tracy Borman - Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy
Author Event - Alison Weir - In the Shadow of Queens: Tales from the Tudor Court
Author Event - Christopher Somerville Talk & Signing
The View From the Hill Read more…
Storytime with Bags of Imagination
Join us for free Storytime with Bags of Imagination! Read more…
Plastic Free Lincoln - Lincoln Repair Cafe
Reuse, recycle, repair with Lincoln Repair Cafe in partnership with Plastic Free Lincoln Read more…
Christmas Wreath Workshop - SOLD OUT
Join artist Janet Schooley in some pre-festive fun at the museum as part of our Artisan Market Weekender! Read more…
Upcycled Leather Journal Workshop
Join us for this fantastic Upcycled Leather Journal Workshop Read more…
FREE Ballet performance from Dance Vision
Join us for our ballet finale for our Artisan Market weekend! Read more…
Museum Shop Sunday - 28th November 2021
Love your cultural shops - Sunday 28th November! Read more…
Bummock: Art and Archives Discussion
This event will take the current Collection exhibition Bummock: Tennyson Research Centre as a starting point for a wider discussion on artists working with and in archives. Read more…
Author Event - Elly Griffiths - The Locked Room
Gaia Sunday Morning Yoga Sessions
Join us for a special morning session of Yoga with the Gaia installation with BWY Yoga Guide, Amanda Greenwood followed by refreshments. Read more…
'Chilled Out' Gaia viewings
Visitors can enjoy an early ‘chilled out’ showing every Wednesday from 9.00am - 10.00am. Read more…
An Evening with Sophie Aldred and entry to the Gaia Exhibition
Join us for an intimate evening with Sophie Aldred on Friday 18 March from 7pm to 8.30pm Read more…
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Gaia Late Night Opening
Join us for a jam-packed afternoon of fun for all the family, whilst our incredible Gaia by Luke Jerram exhibition remains open. Read more…
Luke Jerram Online Artist Talk
Join artist Luke Jerram for an online talk where he will discuss his work and previous projects. Read more…
Yoga and Well-being Day
Treat yourself to a Yoga and Well-being Day centred around Gaia. Read more…
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Planetarium at The Collection
Alongside Gaia by Luke Jerram The Collection invites you to enjoy a journey into space. Read more…
Earth Day x Creative Collective
The Creative Collective , The Collection's Young People's group, invites you to a creative evening filled with light and sound. Read more…
Gaia Late Night Opening
Enjoy a late night with the awe-inspiring Gaia. Watch a popular Earth themed film together in our auditorium from 4pm and get creative with crafts in our play area. Read more…
Fabric Tattoos Embroidery Workshop
As part of our late night opening on Friday 29 April we will be joined by Verena from Fabric Tattoos Embroidery. Read more…
Author Talk - John Goodall with The Castle: A History
Join author John Goodall to hear about his new book The Castle: A History. Read more…
Author Talk - Matthew Kelly with The Women Who Saved the English Countryside
Join author Matthew Kelly to hear about his new book The Women Who Saved the English Countryside Read more…
Gaia Late Night Opening May
Join us for a jam-packed afternoon of fun for all the family, whilst our incredible Gaia by Luke Jerram exhibition remains open. Read more…
Macrame Workshop with Monika
Join us for this special adult macrame workshop with Monika on 11th June! Read more…
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Night Market Quiz!
Come join us for the perfect social, enjoy our first Night Market, full of local crafts, live music and win your team tickets to our late night comedy on the evening! Read more…
The Great Auction Showdown with Paul Martin
The Great Auction Showdown comes to the Collection! Read more…
Microworld: Lincoln Chilled Out Sessions
Experience Microworld: Lincoln in our 'Chilled Out' opening hours at 9.00am - 10.00am every Wednesday from 13 July until 28 September 2022. Read more…
Micronight: Lates
Experience Microworld: Lincoln during the evening, accompanied by a programme of events and workshops. Read more…
Ceramic Pandemic
Currently on display in the Orientation Hall: In 2021, people across Lincolnshire commemorated their experience of COVID-19 by designing ceramic tiles in the style of those adorning church floors during the Black Death. Read more…
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Author Talks - Ann Cleeves: The Rising Tide
Ann Cleeves returns with the TENTH in the acclaimed Northumbrian set Vera Stanhope series, following on from The Darkest Evening, in which a school reunion turns deadly as the tide rises on Holy Island. Read more…
Lincolnshire One Venues Creative Summer
A programme of memorable community arts events presented by individuals and groups from across Lincolnshire, supported by the arts organisations that make up Lincolnshire One Venues and funded by a grant from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. Read more…
An evening with Clare Mackintosh
Waterstones Lincoln is proud to present an evening with Clare Mackintosh at The Collection! On a late summer's evening in the heart of Lincoln, join us to welcome one of the UK's finest crime authors as she delves into her latest novel. Allow yourself to be transported by the glittering charm of the rich and glamorous to a New Year's Eve party no-one will ever forget... Read more…
Author Talk: Vaseem Khan - The Lost Man of Bombay
In this session bestselling crime fiction author Vaseem Khan takes us on an exhilarating journey from the last days of the Raj to the heart of modern India. Vaseem’s Malabar House series is set in 1950s Bombay, just a few years after Indian independence, the assassination of Gandhi, and the horrors of Partition, events Vaseem examines in this illuminating talk. Vaseem will also reveal Dante’s unique connection to the city of Bombay… The first book in the series, Midnight at Malabar House, won the Crime Writers Association Historical Dagger and introduced Inspector Persis Wadia, India’s first female police detective, and her co-investigator, English forensic scientist, Archie Blackfinch. Read more…
Lincolnshire Day Celebrations
The Collection Museum will be hosting a series of special talks throughout the day on Saturday 1 October to celebrate Lincolnshire Day from 10am to 4pm. Read more…
Creative Summer Artwork Unveiling
Join the artists behind the Making Up Your Street project as they unveil their new community artwork at Bridge Hub on Newark Road on Friday 7 October from 10am. Read more…
Author Talk: Alexander McCall Smith
Lindum Books Presents: Alexander McCall Smith. The author of much-loved No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series will be joining us in conversation with Tim Rideout about his three new titles: A Song of Comfortable Chairs (No.1 Ladies' series), Sweet Remnants of Summer (Isabel Dalhousie series) and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even (his new short story collection). Read more…
Author Talk and Signing: Kate Mosse
Kate Mosse is an award-winning novelist, of eight novels and short-story collections, including bestselling Gothic fiction The Winter Ghosts and The Taxidermist’s Daughter. Read more…
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Lincoln Zine Fest
Lincoln’s annual zine fest - a celebration of the DIY community in Lincolnshire and beyond. Read more…
Films That Make You Want To Start A Record Collection
Music has inspired many incredible films and we are bringing a fantastic line-up to The Collection this autumn. Join us on these Sunday afternoons as we enjoy some of these film classics, chosen to inspire you to start a record collection. Read more…
Articulation Discovery Day
Calling teachers of Y12 and Y13 students for this exciting National Gallery Articulation Discovery Day in Lincoln. Bring your students to develop their critical analysis, research and public speaking skills about the art works and collections in the Usher Gallery. Read more…
Author Talk and Signing : Adam Frost
Adam Frost is a British garden designer known for his successes at the Chelsea Flower Show and as a presenter on the BBC's Gardeners' World. Read more…
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join local artist Janet Schooley to create your own unique Christmas wreath in this special festive workshop on Sunday 11 December. Read more…
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Author talk and signing: Elly Griffiths
Elly Griffiths & Dr Ruth Galloway have been key to Lindum Books' events programme from the very first. The new book The Last Remains, the 15th in the series, sees the end of Ruth’s story, for now… Read more…
Curator Talk: Gold in Bronze Age Britain and Ireland
Join the British Museum's Curator of Early Europe, Neil Wilkin for an evening talk linked to the British Museum Spotlight Loan Gathering light: a Bronze Age golden sun. Read more…
Feed the Monster Bin: Recycling is Fun!
Come feed the monster bin on Saturday 25 February in our PLAY area! Read more…
Author talk and signing: Keith Rylands-Bolton
Trying Times for Sebastian Scattergood: Whimsical and highly original – new novel chronicles the annus horribilis of an earnest but kind man. Read more…
Creative Family Workshops with LEGO Bricks
Enhance your building skills and join us for our Creative Family Workshops with LEGO bricks on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March 2023! Read more…
Author talk and signing: Natasha Pulley
This clever, gripping novel is based on the true story of a nuclear research facility at Chelyabinsk, where an accident in 1957 caused acute radiation sickness in the area. Read more…
Object Handling Session for Discover Lincolnshire Weekend
Explore unique archaeological finds this Discover Lincolnshire weekend with our object handling sessions. Read more…
Author talk and signing: Sarah Ward
The Birthday Girl: They’re here to unwind. She’s here to kill. Welcome to Eldey, an island with deadly secrets... Read more…
David Remfry in conversation with Martin Gayford
Join us for an in conversation between artist, David Remfry, and art historian and critic Martin Gayford. Read more…
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Author talk and signing: Arthur Parkinson
Join Lindum Books on Thursday 27 April for an evening with Arthur Parkinson to discuss his new book 'Chicken Boy, My Life with Hens'. Read more…
An Artist’s Perspective: Creative Practice and the Archive with Ioney Smallhorne
We are pleased to be hosting this free talk, with Ioney Smallhorne, as part of the UK New Artists (UKNA) programme Taking Place: Lincoln. Read more…
Author talk and signing: Will Dean
Join 'The Master of Suspense' Will Dean in conversation at Lincoln Museum on Wednesday 10 May Read more…
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The BIG Lincoln Family Event
This spring the Lincs Kids team are celebrating all the great activities on offer in Lincolnshire by hosting a family day out at Lincoln Museum in central Lincoln. Read more…
Author talk and signing: Sharon Bennett Connolly
Sharon Bennett Connolly uncovers the life of Nicholaa de la Haye, a woman instrumental to Norman and Plantagenet England. She shaped some of the most significant events in English medieval history. Nicholaa was appointed the first female Sheriff in England by King John, hours before his death in October 1216. Read more…
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Author talk and signing: Ben Kane
Sunday Times bestselling author Ben Kane joins Lindum Books at Lincoln Museum, on Thursday 22 June, to talk about his new historical fiction standalone, Napoleon's Spy. Read more…
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Author talk and signing: Kate Mosse
Lindum Books is thrilled to welcome the international No.1 Bestselling author, Kate Mosse, on Friday 30th June. Read more…
Make a Zine with The Creative Collective
Join our young people’s group, the Creative Collective, to make your very own zine. Read more…
Author talk and signing: Alison Weir
Alison Weir, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series, returns with the second in a captivating new trio of novels spanning three generations of history's most iconic family, the Tudors. Read more…
George Boole School
Discover how a teacher from Lincolnshire changed our world forever. Read more…
Paper Flowers Workshop
Join Development Plus and their Art Club to learn how to make your very own wreath from paper flowers! Read more…
CODED: Chilled Out Sessions
Experience CODED: Digital Art that Defies Definition in our 'Chilled Out' opening hours at 9.00am - 10.00am every Monday from 24 July until 10 September 2023. Read more…
Author Talk and Signing : Tracy Borman
Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: the mother and daughter who changed history. Read more…
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Viking Link
Secrets of Lincolnshire revealed! Read more…
Harriet Plewis North Sea Observatory Artist Residency
The North Sea Observatory (NSO) will host Harriet Plewis as artist in residence in this stunning building. Read more…
Community Choice Open Afternoon
Are you part of a community group? Would you like to be involved with the Usher Gallery over the next three years? We would love to hear from you! Read more…
An Artist's Perspective: Using Play for Work with Maja Zećo
We are pleased to be hosting this free talk, with artist Maja Zećo, as part of the UK New Artists (UKNA) programme Taking Place: Lincoln. Read more…
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Author talk and signing: Reverend Kate Bottley
Have a Little Faith: The Life Lessons on Love, Death and How Lasagne Always Helps Read more…
Community Portrait Mask Making
Join Helen Hancocks in the Usher Gallery to create your very own paper mask portrait! Read more…
Elbow Room Collective
Join this delightful trio of local artists to explore the Community Choice exhibition and create a unqiue and fun installation! Read more…
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Lincoln Zine Fest 2023
Join Lincoln Zine Fest in celebrating zines and DIY culture across Lincolnshire and beyond! Read more…
Frequency Festival The Meet Up: AI Panel Discussion
Join our panel of experts, artists and led by award winning speaker and curator Ghislaine Boddington to explore how rapid innovation in AI is enabling artists and academics to explore and challenge the parameters of practice, inclusion and engagement through experimentation and engagement with audiences and visitors. Read more…
Ode Offshore Closing Events
Join Harriet Plewis at the North Sea Observatory Gallery space to mark the end of her residency. Read more…
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Author talk and signing: Sophie Hannah
Lindum books is thrilled to welcome Sophie Hannah to the Lincoln Museum. Read more…
Winter Market
Join us for a festive and fun Winter Market. Read more…
Metal Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create an alternative metal Christmas Wreath, using brass sheet and wire. Read more…
Accessibility of the Arts with Jo Tolley and Benjamin Rostance
A relaxed and informal arts and conversation session for artists with disabilities and their support workers. Read more…
The Sound Considered Museum
The "Sound Considered Museum" project is a public engagement research initiative that is set to challenge traditional perceptions of museums by exploring the untapped potential of sound to create a more inclusive and accessible museum culture. Read more…
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Author talk and signing: Nicholas Orme
'The History of England's Cathedrals' Read more…
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Painting with Light and Dark
Create an Acrylic paint Portrait on Painting board. Read more…
Jason Wilsher-Mills Artist Talk
Join internationally renowned disabled artist, Jason Wilsher-Mills, for a tour of his exhibition, Jason and the Argonauts on Tour Read more…
An Evening with Anthony Horowitz
Waterstones Lincoln is proud to present an evening with acclaimed literary star, Anthony Horowitz! Friday 12 April 2024 at Lincoln Museum. Read more…
Mask Making Workshop
Create a Mask inspired by Jason Wilsher-Mills Read more…
Art Skills For Teachers
Do you feel out of your depth teaching Art and Design? Do you lack confidence in your own art skills? Do you dread planning Art lessons? Well then this may be the event for you! Read more…
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Lincoln Festival of History: Museum Zone
Step into history and meet the mighty Romans! Read more…
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3D Model Making Workshop
Create your own Jason Wilsher-Mills inspired character in this 3-D modelling workshop. Read more…
Alien Embodiment Laboratory
Discover the Alien Embodiment Laboratory, an exciting fusion of Art+Science presented by artist Dr Steve Klee and cognitive neuroscientist Dr Kirsten McKenzie from the University of Lincoln. Read more…
Author talk and signing: Joanne Harris
Lindum books is thrilled to welcome Joanne Harris to the Lincoln Museum. Read more…
Make a Mosaic Workshop
Join the learning team for a fun mosaic making workshop which includes a look at the mosaics on display at Lincoln Museum, a chance to handle real Roman tesserae and make your own tiled design to take home. Read more…
Sunday Morning Yoga sessions
Join us for a relaxing Sunday Morning Yoga session at Lincoln Museum with BWY Yoga Guide, Amanda Greenwood. Read more…
Games: Enter the Unknown Late Night Opening
Join us for our final late night opening of Games: Enter the Unknown, with plenty of activities for all ages. Cosplay encouraged! Read more…
Usher Gallery Trust Open Exhibition ‘Art of the Now’
The Usher Gallery Trust are hosting their second Open exhibition in Summer 2025 ‘Art of the Now’ and are inviting submissions from all Lincolnshire artists. Read more…
Usher Young Creatives
Get involved with the project to rehang the artwork in the Usher Gallery and learn how the process works. Read more…
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Winter Solstice 2024
Celebrate the approaching Winter Solstice 2024 at the Usher Gallery with an evening of warmth and wellness. Read more…
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Yoga at the Usher Gallery
Join us for an evening session of Yoga Hatha flow at the Usher Gallery with BWY Yoga Guide, Amanda Greenwood. Read more…
Life Drawing Classes Every Thursday at the Usher Gallery
Life drawing classes led by specialist tutor held in the relaxed setting of the Usher Gallery Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Welcome Session
Join our Usher Young Creatives 2025 Welcome session to meet the others and refresh for the new year! Read more…
Artist Network at the Usher
Join Lincoln’s newest Artist Network, at the Usher Gallery. Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Usher Rehang Project - Curatorial Concepts
Join our Curatorial Concepts meeting to learn more about what it means to be a curator and have your influence on the Usher Rehang Project. Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Usher Rehang Project - Interpretation
Join our Interpretation meeting and learn more about how interpretation influences the Usher rehang. Read more…
A Fresh Perspective: Exploring Narrative
Discover and explore works from our collection in a whole new light! From January to March 2025. Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Usher Rehang Project - Behind the Scenes
As part of the Usher Young Creatives you get to see the behind the scenes of the Usher Gallery Rehang and see your work come to life! Read more…
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Artist Network Event Group Critique
Are you feeling stuck in your art’s practice? Do you want outside perspective into the direction your art is taking? This month’s Artist Network session may be just what you need. Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Artist Workshop or Studio Visit
For this session the Usher Young Creatives will decide whether they want an artist workshop or the opportunity to visit a studio! Read more…
Spring Equinox 2025 at the Usher Gallery
Celebrate the Spring Equinox at the Usher Gallery on Thursday 20 March 2025 with an evening to recharge and renew your senses. Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Rehang Project - Visit
This session will allow the Usher Young Creatives to visit the Usher Gallery and see how there help on the rehang project has taken influence in the Gallery. Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Creative Careers - Meet the Staff
Join our Creative Careers meeting and meet staff of Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery to learn more about their roles and experience! Read more…
Usher Young Creatives: Pizza & Planning session
As part of the Usher Young Creatives you get to celebrate your success and have your say on the future of the programme while enjoying a relaxed pizza party! Read more…
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