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Exhibitions...
Gallery 1 - Permanent Collection: The Bronze Age to Medieval Period
A voyage of discovery through the ages for the whole family to enjoy. The centrepiece of Gallery 1 is the famous Bronze Age sewn-together Plank Boat or 'Brigg Raft' as it is more commonly known.
One of only two examples on display in the country, you can see how this amazing 3,000 year old ancient relic was made, what it was used for and where it was found. It is a national treasure and not to be missed.
Throughout this gallery you can view locally unearthed Roman and Anglo Saxon artefacts and Interpretation Boards chart the rich and diverse history of Brigg and the Ancholme Valley.
Our experienced volunteers are on hand to explain the artefacts and answer any questions you may have.
Bags of Fun...
Activities and Dressing-up in period costumes and 'Back-Pack' Adventures will keep our younger visitors immersed - bringing history to life through play!
Gallery 2 -
Permanent Collection:
Tudor Period to 20th Century
Although our second gallery begins with Henry VIII’s visit to Kettleby Hall near Brigg with Catherine Howard in 1541, this gallery offers the visitor the chance to see how Brigg, the Ancholme Valley and its people progressed through the centuries to the modern day.
Containing a snapshot of momentous events in local history such as the draining of the Ancholme Valley, the coming of the railways, local businesses, the part played locally during the World Wars and our schools in days gone by to name just a few of the subjects covered, this gallery offers something for everyone.
Our display cabinets showcase local exhibits full of interest, some on display for the first time.
Galleries 1 & 2 have been curated and displayed by North Lincolnshire Council Museum Services.
Our pop-up displays change throughout the year,
a great reason to revisit Brigg Heritage Centre! So watch this space!
COMING IN OCTOBER 2026!
Touring Pop-up:
Remembering Humberside Exhibition
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The county of Humberside was abolished on 1 April 1996, after a short and controversial existence.
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The touring exhibition, Remembering Humberside, explores its place in local memory and identity.
The exhibition shows that while Humberside did face a great deal of both open hostility and bemused indifference, there were some pockets of support, particularly among younger generations, some of whom saw it as a hopeful new identity. As Hull City Archivist, Martin Taylor put it: ‘Humberside's achievements tend to be overlooked and its legacy is contested, but for some of us who grew up in Humberside, it educated us, and gave us libraries, film theatres and youth services. We can remember it with affection.’
Although it was initially imaged as a tool for regional economic development, there were also deliberate efforts to create a shared cultural identity across the county. The exhibition gathers material on the festivals, songs, and plays that were part of this effort. These include a competition to find the new county’s first baby, and a piece of classical music commissioned by the BBC to mark the opening of the Humber Bridge.
The exhibition also explores the much longer cultural and economic history of Humberside, or Humber-side. Long before the county existed, communities on both banks of the Humber recognised the importance of the estuary in shaping their working and social lives. And lingering traces of Humberside persist 30 years after its abolition. From medieval sagas to today’s Humber Freeport, the exhibition explores how the region has been understood through time.