North Lincolnshire Museum facts for kids

The North Lincolnshire Museum, once an old vicarage.

The modern part of the museum building.

The North Lincolnshire Museum is a cool place to visit in Scunthorpe, England. It used to be called the Scunthorpe Museum. This museum helps people learn all about the history and nature of North Lincolnshire.

Discover the Museum

The museum is easy to find on Oswald Road, close to the Scunthorpe railway station. The local government, called North Lincolnshire Council, runs it.

What You Can See Inside

The museum has lots of fun, hands-on displays. You can explore many different topics, including:

• Archaeology: Learn about ancient tools and treasures found in the area.
• Nature: Discover local plants and animals.
• Victorian Times: See what life was like during the Victorian era.
• War History: Understand how wars affected the people of North Lincolnshire.

The Museum Building

The main part of the museum is in an old building. It was once a vicarage, which is a home for a church leader, built in 1874. This old building stands where a place called Frodingham Hall used to be. There's also a newer, modern part added to the museum.

In February 2016, the museum reopened after getting a big update. They spent £150,000 to make it even better for visitors!

Museum Highlights

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  The Scunthorpe War Memorial is right outside the museum.

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  A special tablet at the museum lists names of steelworkers who died in the First World War.

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  The Barnetby Font is a very old lead baptismal font from around 1170 AD.

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  A close-up look at the amazing patterns on the Barnetby Font.

More to Explore

• List of museums in Lincolnshire
• Ethel Rudkin

Find Out More Online

• North Lincolnshire Museum Official Website: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/tourism-museums-and-the-arts/north-lincolnshire-museum/