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The Collection / Usher Gallery

Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1NN, England
01522 782040
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Ranked #1 of 3 shopping in Lincoln
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries, History Museums
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Lincoln
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Very dissappointed with this place. More geared up for children's school trips..all key-stage stuff. More

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Woking, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We felt we stumbled acros the Collection. It is on a human scale, not too big, and the "Beyond Bloomsbury" exhibition was fascinating. A very good cafeteria but like the rest of the place. mid-week it was quiet and could do with more support. It is free. More

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Nottingham, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

While searching for a place to have some food and change a toddler we came across the collection museum which is excellent for small children. There is an amazing playroom with books, dressing up and toys which anyone under six will love. The museum is very interactive and the coffee shops is very nice. A real surprise but a very... More

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Bishopbriggs, Scotland
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The first pleasant surprise came when we enquired how much it would cost for four adults to visit. The answer- it’s free! Well done, Lincoln, for arranging this. We had planned on browsing for perhaps up to an hour on the last day of our visit to Lincoln but, with so many fascinating, well-laid out and well-labelled exhibits to see,... More

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Bourne, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The collection is a lovely mixture of modern building with an interesting archaeological museum. - it spans from dinosaurs right through to medieval times - there are interactive things and clothes to try on too. (There is more gallery space filled with visiting exhibitions and a cafe and shop). It had enough to keep my 12 yr old daughter and... More

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lincolnshire
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

An elegant and compact gallery with many stunning items More

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Hampshire
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Well worth a visit! The lady at the door told us a bit about the exhibits, and was friendly. This is a free gallery, and a nice place to spend an hour or two. More

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

The modern art was not particularly appreciated by our group - one piece in particular which took up a whole room and was just a circle of stones! Other piece of modern art was very clever but sorry cannot remember what it was called. More

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N E Lincs
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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This is a great free attraction in the centre of Lincoln with lots of interest for families. there is plenty to keep children informed and entertained. More

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Lincoln
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Some interesting exhibits but something seems to be missing and it is nowhere near as interactive as it could be More

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