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AnaFraggle

Unable to post links as I'm a Newbie!

Lincoln & Sleaford

Lincoln Museum (was The Collection) 
"The archaeology gallery tells the story of Lincolnshire’s fascinating heritage through artefact rich displays and reconstructions, hands-on activities, touch-screen games, and the chance to dress up in authentic historical costumes."

Usher Gallery
 "Lincolnshire’s premier art gallery, officially opened in 1927 following a bequest to the City by Lincoln jeweller James Ward Usher."


National centre for craft and design/The Hub -

"exhibitions showcase contemporary artists and makers from around the world."

Cranwell heritage museum
"Royal Air Force College Cranwell is probably the most famous landmark in RAF history. Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum portrays the fascinating story of this historic establishment from its early days as a Royal Naval Air Service base to the current day."


Sleaford Museum
"explores the history of Sleaford’s past, its people and the local area through informative, well-researched exhibitions."


Navigation House
"original canal company office, built in 1838, is now an impressive, refurbished Grade II listed building that stands in the old public wharf area, now known as Navigation Yard. The building, thought to be the only one of its kind still in existence, has a heritage theme covering the early development of the new River Slea, the story of the Navigation and its significant impact on Sleaford’s history."


Cogglesford watermill- 
"In a picturesque setting by the River Slea, this award winning, fully restored working watermill is thought to be the only Sheriff’s Watermill still operating in England, and millers have produced flour on this site for over a thousand years."

Bushy3

There are so many small museums and heritage sites, many free to enter, most run by volunteers, do check the local Visitor Information Service website.

If you have young children, live in or near, or are visiting, KENT please search Wheels of Time Kent on your usual search engine or at Visit Kent

Children aged 5-11 receive a different badge at each of the fifty-six museums and heritage sites in the Scheme, visit two and they will be given a lanyard to keep their badges on and they can earn personalised award badges by visiting 10, 20, 30, 40 or all 56 sites.

Participation in the Scheme and all badges and lanyards are free. Normal entry charges to sites apply, but the following twenty-five member sites are free:

Eden Valley Museum

Sevenoaks Museum

Snodland Millennium Museum

Guildhalll Museum, Rochester

Maidstone Museum

Cranbrook Museum

Union Windmill, Cranbrook 

Eastchurch Aviation Museum

Milton Regis Court Hall

Heritage Hub, Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne Heritage Museum

Fleur de Lis Museum, Faversham

Kent Police Museum, Faversham

Woodchurch Village Life Museum

Ashford Museum

Lydd Town Museum

Folkestone Museum

Folkestone's Fishing Heritage and History Museum

RAF Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum, Manston

Crab Museum, Margate

Sandwich Guildhall Museum

Deal Maritime & Local History Museum

Elvington & Eythorne Heritage Centre

East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell

Dover Museum

and eight free to accompanied children:

Fort Luton, Chatham

Queenborough Guildhall Museum

Blue Town Heritage Centre

Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities, Sheerness

Tenterden Museum

Seaside Museum, Herne Bay *

Margate Museum

Tudor House (closed for refurbishment in 2023)

doogadoog

Hey everyone!!!

GIANT - Gallery of Innovation & AnTi noRmAL ThiNkinG !!!

GIANT gallery is FREE ALL YEAR ROUND & is situated in the centre of Bournemouth in Bobby's (old Debenhams building)on the 2nd floor! Stuart Semple is the director of the modern contemporary art gallery and is now in its 2nd year. 

It seems I do not qualify to add the website where you can look up past shows and artists! So just look up Giant gallery and hopefully you'll get directed to the right page!

The website advises when the gallery closes for re-installs- so at least you can plan your trip down to Bournemouth. There is also info on paid events if you so wish to attend. On the website are plenty of resources on arts & crafts along with planned sessions if you so wish to attend. 

doogadoog

The Russell Cotes Art gallery & Museum in Bournemouth- this is no longer free and costs £8.50 for adults to enter - however it is worth every penny! The RC do promote a free entry day called 'SixpenceDay' where you can choose to donate. Just look up on What's On >> All Events. However, personally I think it is too busy on the free days - I prefer it when you can have the whole villa to yourself!

kenttraveler

The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells, Kent houses the brilliant Tunbridge Wells museum was well as libraries, an exhibition space and a very nice cafe.

MM1265

Just to put another dot on the Welsh map, the Ceredigion museum in Aberystwyth is free and worth a visit if only for the setting of an old theatre which has been well preserved. 

sheffmuseums

There are 6 free museums in Sheffield:

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Step into the past and explore the industry that shaped Sheffield. Immerse yourself in life at home and at work at this rural scythe and steelworks dating back to the 1700s.

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QW

Weston Park Museum
Weston Park Museum tells the stories of Sheffield and its people, from prehistory to present day. You’ll discover everything from archaeological treasures to zoological wonders and find out more about the people and events that shaped the city we know today. 

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP

Kelham Island Museum
Explore the story of making in Sheffield, from master craftsmen to mass production. Experience life and work during the Industrial Revolution, follow the sights and sounds of progress through the Victorian era, celebrate the Women of Steel and see how industry forged the modern city.
Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY

The Millennium Gallery

The Millennium Gallery brings the best in art and design to Sheffield. The gallery’s changing exhibition programme showcases the best in national and international art and design alongside the region’s remarkable creative talents. You’ll also find collection displays celebrating Sheffield’s metalworking prowess and the remarkable art and artefacts brought to the city by the artist and writer, John Ruskin.
Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP

Graves Gallery

Discover great art in the heart of the city at the Graves Gallery. You’ll find the Art Deco home of the city’s dazzling visual art collection.

Graves Gallery (Above the Central Library), Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

See Sheffield’s knife grinding history brought to life at Shepherd Wheel Workshop. Experience the working waterwheel and machinery in action, see the tools of the trade and hear stories about the grinders who worked here over the centuries.
Shepherd Wheel Workshop, Whiteley Woods, Off Hangingwater Road, Sheffield, S11 2YE

sheffieldmuseums.org.uk

Miss_Elly

Shaftesbury in Dorset has two free museums: Gold Hill and Shaftesbury Abbey, both well worth a visit.  Apparently I have to be around a little while longer before I can post links which is interesting because I've been registered on this site for several years and the links would have saved a lot of unnecessary typing.  Gold Hill Museum is a local history museum, completely volunteer-run, and offers two children's quizzes as well as plenty of hands-on. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum is a small museum with multi-lingual audio guides and a delightful garden with rare herbs.

RustingtonMuseum

Hi, please add Rustington Museum to your list - www.rustingtonmuseum.org - we also have FREE activity booklets throughout the year and family crafts in the school holidays, including SEN days

WorthingMuseum

Can you add Worthing Museum & Art Gallery to the list please. It's free entry, open Wednesday-Sunday - 
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 11-3

Thank you!