Bastion in the Air

An exhibition exploring the development of the aircraft industry in Lincoln in World War One. Read more
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 and download articles and publications Read more
Play at The Collection

Our innovative activity centre for younger visitors Read more
Lincoln 3D scans

View our collections in 3D and download and experiment 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

Usher Gallery 2018 Flag Commission Read more…

Storytime Read more…

Evidence in Camera by Mandy Lee Jandrell Read more…

Bastion in the Air Read more…

Call out to artists for contemporary art flag commission Read more…

Call out to young artists for Lincoln Art Summer School 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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