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The Spalding Gentlemen’s Society, one of the oldest learned societies in the Kingdom and the earliest provincial association for the encouragement of antiquarianism, was founded by Maurice Johnson (1688-1755), “The Antiquary”, of Ayscoughfee Hall, Spalding.
The Museum is currently closed for building works until spring 2027. We invite everyone to visit us at Ayscoughfee Hall, 10:30-4, Wednesday to Sunday.
“Visited from Boston last week and found your museum an absolute gem and the members so friendly, helpful and informative.”
Want to be a Collections Champion?
We’re looking for 6-10 volunteer Collections Champions to join the Collections Team as we redesign our museum. This role is part of the Society’s ‘Reimagine’ grant from Art Fund. We are excited...
2025: A Year in Review
What an amazing year 2025 has been. Our volunteers have been incredible; they have emptied the Museum. Our vast Collection and Library are being cleaned, conserved, catalogued, digitised and safely stored or put on display...
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Founded in 1710, the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is Britain’s oldest surviving provincial learned society. Since 1955, its charitable purpose has been: ‘To promote and foster among the public knowledge, appreciation and the study of …’ what we now call the Arts, Sciences and Humanities. It is a membership society that welcomes women, notwithstanding its history and name. Membership is open to anyone aged eighteen or over.
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Want to be a Collections Champion?
We’re looking for 6-10 volunteer Collections Champions to join the Collections Team as we redesign our museum. This role is part of the Society’s ‘Reimagine’ grant from Art Fund. We are excited...
2025: A Year in Review
What an amazing year 2025 has been. Our volunteers have been incredible; they have emptied the Museum. Our vast Collection and Library are being cleaned, conserved, catalogued, digitised and safely stored or put on display...