Grantham Museum — Attraction in South Kesteven

This is a fabulous museum that goes above and beyond the static, dusty exhibits you might misguidedly expect. It is free to visit and well-connected to community life, having dynamic displays of local pottery and embroidery, as well as an exhibit of notable locals that invites contributions from others. The main museum displays are largely well put together. I was expecting to learn about Margaret Thatcher and the also the RAF connection to Grantham, but I had not previously realised connections with Isaac Newton and the Dambusters, and I have now learned who Edith Smith is and the important work that she did! I wish more museums showcased the kind of community connection in both past and present as well as Grantham Museum does. It was a fabulous holiday visit and I wish the volunteers and staff every success in the...

A small but friendly museum. Understandably a lot of the display is devoted to Margaret Thatcher, Grantham being her birthplace & where she grew up & lived until she went to Oxford. Isaac Newton, also a local son from nearby Woolsthorpe Manor who went to Grantham grammar school, is not neglected. But there were very interesting displays devoted to the 2nd world war RAF & USAF in Lincolnshire. These specifically featured The Dambusters raid, paratrooper operations & glider assaults around D-day. This small museum caters for small children well. Hot / cold drinks & snacks available. Friendly and...

It's not massive, but it's big enough. I preferred the old layout as it made the place feel bigger and like a maze. It's now all open plan. There is a lot of emphasis on Margaret Thatcher, which is fine but it used to be evened out with Sir Issac Newton and the two big industries in the past. The staff are alway nice and there are gifts to buy. Just a shame about the layout, but that is only my opinion and you may like it, I just think it could be better. But I'm sure there is a lot of hard work by the volunteers and I thank them for keeping the place going and FREE, but please make a...