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North Lincolnshire Museum

A visit to the Museum is a step back in time through fascinating hands-on displays.

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Lunchtime Lecture – How Not to Flee a War

Saturday, 17th Oct 2026, 13:00, 2 hrs

Guest speakers Maria and Jez share the story of their journey out of Ukraine as war broke out. This talk contains themes which may be distressing, recommended for ages 14+.

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Watery Place-names in Axholme: History, Evolution and Value

Tuesday, 1st Dec 2026, 12:30, 1 hr

This Lunchtime Lecture will focus on how Axholme’s place-names tell a story of change from fenland to managed farmland.

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Gift Shop

We have a range of fossils, dinosaur and exhibition related giftware starting at pocket money prices, treat yourself or your little ones, and support the museum.

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Museum Minis

Every Wednesday and Friday during term time, 10.30am, 1 hr

Our popular free sessions for the Under 5s.

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Taming the Wild: An Engineer’s Perspective

Tuesday, 12th Jan 2027, 12:30, 1 hr

An engineer’s-eye view of three centuries of drainage works on the Isle of Axholme, from Vermuyden’s original scheme through to later improvements by Smeaton and Rennie.

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Up Our Road

Up Our Road celebrates and documents community champions with a story of migration and connection to Oswald and Frodingham Road.

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Home in Our Hearts / Дім у наших серцях 

Discover the story of the Ukrainian community in North Lincolnshire, beginning after Second World War and continuing to the present day.

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North Lincolnshire Museum,
Oswald Road,
Scunthorpe, DN15 7BD

01724 297055

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