Alistair Hardaker | Image: Lincolnshire Museum
First major display installed at the renovated Lincoln Museum, with 26 conserved stone artefacts going on open display ahead of reopening.
Lincoln Museum has completed the first major display installation in its renovation, as the final stage of construction work begins.
Twenty-six large stone artefacts have been conserved and installed, going on open display at the museum for the first time. Among them is a lime pilaster with a female figure, known as ‘The Spirit of Lincoln’. The museum describes it as one of the finest examples of stone sculpture from Roman Britain.
The figure was discovered in the Roman cemetery on Monks Road. It is classically draped and holds a cornucopia. Museum experts believe the pilaster once occupied a position of importance within Lindum Colonia, the Roman settlement which is now the city.
Councillor Natalie Oliver, executive councillor for children’s services and culture, said: “The team are working continuously behind the scenes to bring the transformation of Lincoln Museum to life.
“The completion of this display marks a significant milestone in the redevelopment, as we move towards a modern, immersive museum experience.”
Conservation specialists are continuing to prepare hundreds of objects for display ahead of the reopening.
Councillor Oliver added: “Lincoln Museum is entering a new era, and we’re incredibly excited to share further updates in the coming months, including our plans for the eagerly awaited reopening!”
The redevelopment forms part of an approximately £1m refresh funded by Lincolnshire County Council, now set to complete in 2027. The museum, which opened in 2005, was renamed from The Collection Museum to Lincoln Museum in April 2023 at the start of the project, which was originally expected to complete in 2025 to mark the museum’s 20th anniversary.
