Our next 6 Open Days:
- 31 October 2026, 11:30 am: Twilight Open Day
- 27 March 2027, 10:30 am: 1940s Weekend
- 28 March 2027, 10:30 am: 1940s Weekend
- 29 March 2027, 10:30 am: Open Day
- 17 April 2027, 10:30 am: Open Days
- 18 April 2027, 10:30 am: Open Days
For more information, check the calendar below.
We open on a selection of weekends between April and November (normally these include Bank Holiday weekends) and three weeks during the Spring/Summer Bank Holidays as shown in the calendar below.
Admission for events with a brown background is charged at our Standard rate; ones with a red background are Premium events and charged at higher prices.
Details of our 2027 open days are provisional so although the dates we will be open are unlikely to change, any special themes may be subject to alteration – so please keep checking back!
We can open for private visits on other dates if arranged in advance – there is a minimum charge for this. If you’d like to know more, check this page.
A pdf of 2026 open days can be downloaded here.
To use the calendar select the month/year you’re interested in and click “Go”:
1940s Weekend
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27 March 2027
Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.
Admission Prices: This event is a Premium Open Day and NOT INCLUDED in our unlimited re-admission offer. Weekend tickets giving admission for 2 or all 3 days are available, otherwise day tickets must be purchased for the day of visit. For full details please check our Admission Prices page.
Pre-booking will open on 1st March 2027: details will be posted here. However, you can still pay on the door!
What's happening: A celebration of the 1940's over three days at Easter! There'll be:
- Live entertainment
- Sales stalls
- Bar
- Visiting vehicles of the period
- Re-enactors in period costume
Plus all our usual attractions.
Getting to the Museum:
- (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found here.
- Connect2 North Lincolnshire is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.
If you're interested in booking a stall pitch or taking part as an enactor please contact the organiser, Paul Bull (paul_bull247@hotmail.com)
