May 2019

Exhibitions

Collision

An exhibition of new work created by MA Fine Art students from the University of Lincoln in the Courtyard Gallery 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Events

Disruption 2019

Join University of Lincoln Photography students for a public symposium exploring how cultural reinvention can be achieved through disruption. Read more…

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…

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…

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…

Electric Fence

Due to current situation, this exhibition is closed but the website remains open for you to view Read more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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