The best museums in Lincoln in March 2023

These are the top 5 best museums in Lincoln, England, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2023. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Lincoln, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Lincoln.

These are the best museums in Lincoln:

  1. Lincoln Castle1

    Lincoln Castle

    Lincoln
    By Norman times, Lincoln was the third city of the realm in prosperity and importance. In 1068, two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times. For 900 years the castle was used as a court and prison with many being
  2. Museum of Lincolnshire Life2

    Museum of Lincolnshire Life

    Lincoln
    Museum of Lincolnshire Life is a museum in Lincoln. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Land Transport, Agriculture, Science and Technology, Weapons and War and Industry. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include The museum is housed in a Victorian Army Barracks, Agri
  3. Doddington Hall and Gardens3

    Doddington Hall and Gardens

    Lincoln
    Doddington Hall and Gardens is a museum in Lincoln. The museum features exhibits related to Performing Arts, Fine Art, Architecture, Music, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles and Maritime. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Fabulous formal and wild gardens, special s
  4. The Collection: Art and Archaeology in Lincolnshire4

    The Collection: Art and Archaeology in Lincolnshire

    Lincoln
    The Collection: Art and Archaeology in Lincolnshire is a museum in Lincoln. The museum features exhibits related to: coins and medals, design, fine art, natural sciences, world cultures, archaeology, weapons and war and architecture.
  5. Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace5

    Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace

    Lincoln
    Built in the late 12th century, Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace was one of the most important buildings in England. Its architecture and scale reflect the enormous wealth and power of the medieval bishops as princes of the church.

All museums in Lincoln