Latest Events in Grantham(May Updated)

Join us on 12 June 2pm in the Museum, as we explore the history of Woolsthorpe Manor, the Lincolnshire birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Join us for talk six of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ - The Failure of 1930s Appeasement The Failure of 1930s Appeasement Join us on Friday 31st July in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe explains why Britain and France made no serious attempt to stop the aggressive expansion of dictators in the 1930s, as fear of another war, economic weakness, and misplaced trust in negotiation allowed their ambitions to go unchecked before the outbreak of World War II. This is the sixth talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026. You can purchase a Series Ticket for access to all ten talks. Speaker Bio – Born and raised in Grantham, Lee Steptoe spent over 30 years teaching History at a local secondary school. Lee is currently a town and district councillor, and is deeply invested in the past, present, and future of the town. Believing that understanding history is essential to building a better future, Lee Grantham Museum as a Trustee to help preserve and share the stories that shape the community Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £4 | General Admission: £6 | On the Door: £8 Click here to book your ‘The Failure of 1930s Appeasement’ talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Want to attend more than one of Lee’s talks? Why not book a Series Ticket, for a cheaper price and attend all of Lee’s talks coming up, click here! Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival. Talks include: Europe in 1900 – Why was Europe divided into competing power blocs by 1900, and what dangers did this pose? Friday 27 th February Catastrophe: Outbreak of WWI – Why did the European powers go to war in 1914? Friday 27 th March Slaughter in the Trenches – The main events of WWI, a four-year stalemate that claimed over 10 million lives. Friday 24 th April The War to End All Wars? – Efforts to build peace in the 1920s through treaties and the League of Nations. Friday 29 th May The Rise of the Dictators – The death of democracy in Italy, Russia, and Germany. Friday 26 th June The Failure of 1930s Appeasement – Why there were no serious attempts to stop the ambitions of dictators before WWII. Friday 31 st July World War Two – An overview of the conflict that claimed over 60 million lives. Friday 28 th August The Collapse of the Third Reich – The downfall of Hitler’s empire following the Holocaust. Friday 25 th September Allies Fall Out – How the USA and USSR clashed by 1949, ushering in a 40-year Cold War. Friday 30 th October The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union – The nuclear standoff between communist and capitalist blocs and its eventual resolution. Friday 27 th November Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Join us on 14 August, 2pm for a fascinating journey into the world of the organ & one instrument’s extraordinary return home Join us on Friday 14th August in the Museum at 2pm, as Carl Heslop, Trustee of Grantham Museum and the chairman of the East Midlands Organ Museum, takes us for a fascinating journey into the world of the organ and one instrument’s extraordinary return home. When the team at the East Midlands Organ Museum was offered the ex-Granada Grantham Compton Organ, Carl recognised that this important instrument should really return home to the region from which it was originally intended, from his initial contact with Grantham museum, the very first organisation that he reached out to, it was clear that this was the ideal forever home for this important part of Grantham's musical history. As a passionate advocate for heritage, he recognises Grantham Museum as a vital community asset—somewhere that celebrates local history while offering something for everyone. After a 53-year absence, the Compton Organ has finally returned to Grantham. For Carl, supporting not only the Organ’s installation and ongoing care but also the stewardship of the museum it now calls home felt like a natural progression. In this engaging talk, Carl will: Explore the history of organs in general—from the very dawn of the organ in the age of the Roman empire to the grand cinema and symphonic organs of the 20th century. Reveal how organs work, demystifying the pipes, mechanics, electrics, and ingenious engineering that bring them to life. Share the unique story of the Compton Organ, its original role in Grantham, its travels, and its long-awaited return. Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £5 | General Admission: £8 | On the Door: £10 Click here to book your 'Bringing the Compton Home: The Story, Science, and Legacy of a Remarkable Organ' talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival. Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Join us for talk seven of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ - World War Two Join us on Friday 28th August in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe provides an overview of the global conflict from 1939 to 1945, explaining how total war across Europe, Africa, and Asia led to unprecedented destruction and the deaths of over 60 million people. This is the seventh talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026. You can purchase a Series Ticket for access to all ten talks. Speaker Bio – Born and raised in Grantham, Lee Steptoe spent over 30 years teaching History at a local secondary school. Lee is currently a town and district councillor, and is deeply invested in the past, present, and future of the town. Believing that understanding history is essential to building a better future, Lee Grantham Museum as a Trustee to help preserve and share the stories that shape the community Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £4 | General Admission: £6 | On the Door: £8 Click here to book your ‘World War Two’ talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Want to attend more than one of Lee’s talks? Why not book a Series Ticket, for a cheaper price and attend all of Lee’s talks coming up, click here! Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival. Talks include: Europe in 1900 – Why was Europe divided into competing power blocs by 1900, and what dangers did this pose? Friday 27 th February Catastrophe: Outbreak of WWI – Why did the European powers go to war in 1914? Friday 27 th March Slaughter in the Trenches – The main events of WWI, a four-year stalemate that claimed over 10 million lives. Friday 24 th April The War to End All Wars? – Efforts to build peace in the 1920s through treaties and the League of Nations. Friday 29 th May The Rise of the Dictators – The death of democracy in Italy, Russia, and Germany. Friday 26 th June The Failure of 1930s Appeasement – Why there were no serious attempts to stop the ambitions of dictators before WWII. Friday 31 st July World War Two – An overview of the conflict that claimed over 60 million lives. Friday 28 th August The Collapse of the Third Reich – The downfall of Hitler’s empire following the Holocaust. Friday 25 th September Allies Fall Out – How the USA and USSR clashed by 1949, ushering in a 40-year Cold War. Friday 30 th October The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union – The nuclear standoff between communist and capitalist blocs and its eventual resolution. Friday 27 th November Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Join us on 11 Sept, 2pm in the Museum, as we discover how the young botanist who sailed with Captain Cook on the Endeavour Join us on Friday 11th September in the Museum at 2pm, as we discover how the young botanist who sailed with Captain Cook on the Endeavour explored and documented plants from Brazil to Australia, shaping the study of natural history. Sir Joseph Banks Bt (1743-1820) of Revesby Abbey, Lincolnshire, first discovered botany as a student at Oxford and then conducted research on the collections of the Chelsea Physic Garden and the British Museum. Aged only 25, Banks joined Captain Cook's great Endeavour voyage and explored the plants of Brazil, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia. This illustrated talk will explore Banks’s discoveries. I nformation about the speakers: Mark James FLS and Dr Anke Timmermann FLS are antiquarian book specialists and Fellows of the Linnean Society based in Grantham. They share some 50 years of experience in research on rare books and manuscripts, with a specialism in travel and natural history. Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £5 | General Admission: £8 | On the Door: £10 Click here to book your 'Sir Joseph Banks: A Lincolnshire Botanist's Explorations' talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival. Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Join us for talk eight of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ - The Collapse of the Third Reich Join us on Friday 25th September in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe examines the downfall of Hitler’s empire in 1945, showing how military defeat, internal collapse, and the consequences of the Holocaust brought an end to Nazi rule in Europe. This is the eighth talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026. You can purchase a Series Ticket for access to all ten talks. Speaker Bio – Born and raised in Grantham, Lee Steptoe spent over 30 years teaching History at a local secondary school. Lee is currently a town and district councillor, and is deeply invested in the past, present, and future of the town. Believing that understanding history is essential to building a better future, Lee Grantham Museum as a Trustee to help preserve and share the stories that shape the community Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £4 | General Admission: £6 | On the Door: £8 Click here to book your ‘The Collapse of the Third Reich’ talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Want to attend more than one of Lee’s talks? Why not book a Series Ticket, for a cheaper price and attend all of Lee’s talks coming up, click here! Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival. Talks include: Europe in 1900 – Why was Europe divided into competing power blocs by 1900, and what dangers did this pose? Friday 27 th February Catastrophe: Outbreak of WWI – Why did the European powers go to war in 1914? Friday 27 th March Slaughter in the Trenches – The main events of WWI, a four-year stalemate that claimed over 10 million lives. Friday 24 th April The War to End All Wars? – Efforts to build peace in the 1920s through treaties and the League of Nations. Friday 29 th May The Rise of the Dictators – The death of democracy in Italy, Russia, and Germany. Friday 26 th June The Failure of 1930s Appeasement – Why there were no serious attempts to stop the ambitions of dictators before WWII. Friday 31 st July World War Two – An overview of the conflict that claimed over 60 million lives. Friday 28 th August The Collapse of the Third Reich – The downfall of Hitler’s empire following the Holocaust. Friday 25 th September Allies Fall Out – How the USA and USSR clashed by 1949, ushering in a 40-year Cold War. Friday 30 th October The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union – The nuclear standoff between communist and capitalist blocs and its eventual resolution. Friday 27 th November Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Join us for talk ninth of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ - Allies Fall Out Join us on Friday 30th October in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe explains how growing tensions between the USA and the USSR after World War II led to political, ideological, and military confrontation by 1949, marking the beginning of a 40-year Cold War. This is the ninth talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026. You can purchase a Series Ticket for access to all ten talks. Speaker Bio – Born and raised in Grantham, Lee Steptoe spent over 30 years teaching History at a local secondary school. Lee is currently a town and district councillor, and is deeply invested in the past, present, and future of the town. Believing that understanding history is essential to building a better future, Lee Grantham Museum as a Trustee to help preserve and share the stories that shape the community Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £4 | General Admission: £6 | On the Door: £8 Click here to book your ‘Allies Fall Out’ talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Want to attend more than one of Lee’s talks? Why not book a Series Ticket, for a cheaper price and attend all of Lee’s talks coming up, click here! Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival. Talks include: Europe in 1900 – Why was Europe divided into competing power blocs by 1900, and what dangers did this pose? Friday 27 th February Catastrophe: Outbreak of WWI – Why did the European powers go to war in 1914? Friday 27 th March Slaughter in the Trenches – The main events of WWI, a four-year stalemate that claimed over 10 million lives. Friday 24 th April The War to End All Wars? – Efforts to build peace in the 1920s through treaties and the League of Nations. Friday 29 th May The Rise of the Dictators – The death of democracy in Italy, Russia, and Germany. Friday 26 th June The Failure of 1930s Appeasement – Why there were no serious attempts to stop the ambitions of dictators before WWII. Friday 31 st July World War Two – An overview of the conflict that claimed over 60 million lives. Friday 28 th August The Collapse of the Third Reich – The downfall of Hitler’s empire following the Holocaust. Friday 25 th September Allies Fall Out – How the USA and USSR clashed by 1949, ushering in a 40-year Cold War. Friday 30 th October The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union – The nuclear standoff between communist and capitalist blocs and its eventual resolution. Friday 27 th November Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Join us for the final talk of our Talk Series, ‘20th Century International History’ -The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union Join us on Friday 27th November in the Museum at 2pm, as Lee Steptoe explores the decades-long nuclear standoff between the communist and capitalist blocs, tracing how ideological rivalry, arms competition, and political change ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. This is the final talk in our ‘20th Century International History’ series, presented by Lee throughout 2026. Speaker Bio – Born and raised in Grantham, Lee Steptoe spent over 30 years teaching History at a local secondary school. Lee is currently a town and district councillor, and is deeply invested in the past, present, and future of the town. Believing that understanding history is essential to building a better future, Lee Grantham Museum as a Trustee to help preserve and share the stories that shape the community Tickets, include tea and coffee on arrival. Friends of Grantham Museum: £4 | General Admission: £6 | On the Door: £8 Click here to book your 'The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union ' talk ticket online (or call into see us at the Museum) Not a Friend of the Museum yet? Join us today from £25/year and get discounted tickets plus exclusive perks! Click here to find out more about becoming a Friend. IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: You will not be issued with a physical ticket i.e. a paper or card ticket will not be posted to you. You will receive an email confirmation of your ticket order, simply show that on your phone or print it off and bring that with you. All event attendees will be checked against our list on arrival. Talks include: Europe in 1900 – Why was Europe divided into competing power blocs by 1900, and what dangers did this pose? Friday 27 th February Catastrophe: Outbreak of WWI – Why did the European powers go to war in 1914? Friday 27 th March Slaughter in the Trenches – The main events of WWI, a four-year stalemate that claimed over 10 million lives. Friday 24 th April The War to End All Wars? – Efforts to build peace in the 1920s through treaties and the League of Nations. Friday 29 th May The Rise of the Dictators – The death of democracy in Italy, Russia, and Germany. Friday 26 th June The Failure of 1930s Appeasement – Why there were no serious attempts to stop the ambitions of dictators before WWII. Friday 31 st July World War Two – An overview of the conflict that claimed over 60 million lives. Friday 28 th August The Collapse of the Third Reich – The downfall of Hitler’s empire following the Holocaust. Friday 25 th September Allies Fall Out – How the USA and USSR clashed by 1949, ushering in a 40-year Cold War. Friday 30 th October The Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union – The nuclear standoff between communist and capitalist blocs and its eventual resolution. Friday 27 th November Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite

Information Source: Grantham Museum | eventbrite