Immingham Museum

About the museum

Immingham Museum is a small, independent charity next to the town library on Pelham Road. It is run entirely by volunteers and is accredited through the Arts Council England Museum Accreditation scheme.

The displays tell the story of Immingham from the escape of the Mayflower Pilgrims from its shore in 1608 to the opening of Immingham Dock by King George V in 1912, which has since grown into the largest port in the UK by tonnage. The Great Central Railway, which built the dock, is shown with a large working model railway on the first floor.

There are also room settings from the Georgian, Victorian and 1940s periods, as well as a grocery and a chemist shop. A programme of changing exhibitions runs each year.

Highlights

• Link to the Mayflower Pilgrims and their 1608 escape
• History of Immingham Dock, opened 1912
• Working model railway on the first floor
• Room settings from the Georgian, Victorian and 1940s eras
• Grocery and chemist shop displays

Founded

1970

Operated by

Immingham Museum (volunteer-run charity)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free entry; donations are welcome because the museum is run by volunteers.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Much of the museum is wheelchair accessible, but the upper gallery can only be reached by stairs and there is no lift.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum describes itself as family friendly.

Getting there & parking

The museum adjoins the library on Pelham Road.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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