Visiting us

Come and see our award winning museum for yourself Read more
Archaeology at The Collection

Explore over 300,000 years of Lincolnshire's past Read more
Art at The Collection

The Usher Gallery - Lincolnshire’s premier art gallery Read more
Explore our collections

Investigate our fascinating and varied collections of objects and artworks Read more
Play at The Collection

Our innovative activity centre for younger visitors Read more
The Witham Shield

A masterpiece of Iron Age art returns to Lincoln in this British Museum Spotlight Loan Read more
Masterstrokes

As York Art Gallery closes its doors for refurbishment, some of its best paintings come to The Collection Read more

Welcome to The Collection Museum, Lincoln

The Collection brings together an award winning archaeology museum and the region’s premier art gallery, the Usher Gallery, in the heart of historic Lincoln.

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Today at The Collection

In Focus… Panem et circenses - Roman popular entertainment Read more…

Past and Present: A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Lincoln School of Art Read more…

Archaeology at The Collection

People have inhabited the landscape of Lincolnshire for nearly half a million years. The archaeology gallery takes visitors on a journey through the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages before exploring the Roman, Saxon, Viking and Medieval eras.

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Art at The Collection

The Usher Gallery is Lincolnshire’s premier art gallery displaying a diverse collection of fine and decorative arts, including loans from national collections, and a vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions supported by the Arts Council.

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Play at The Collection

An exciting and creative space for younger visitors with innovative activities and a designated area for babies, Play allows children to move, interact and create in a bright and colourful environment.

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Stokes at The Collection

The Collection is another place to enjoy Stokes’ famous tea, coffee and traditional favourites; cream teas, homemade cakes, savoury and sweet crepes, paninis, sandwiches, salads, daily hot specials and a fantastic children’s menu.

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