Welcome to Immingham Museum

Celebrating the social, commercial and industrial life of Immingham through the centuries.

Welcome to Immingham Museum

Celebrating the social and economic life of Immingham through the centuries.

Located in the heart of the town, adjoining the library, Immingham Museum is a small, independent museum with charitable status.
 

Our family friendly museum showcases the town’s local history with a range of exhibitions and displays including:

  • Immingham’s connection to the Mayflower Pilgrims and their dramatic escape from the shores of Immingham in 1608.

  • The history of Immingham Dock, which was opened by King George V in 1912 and how it has grown to the largest port by tonnage in the UK.

  • The influence of the Great Central Railway including an extensive working model railway display on the first floor.

Many of our displays feature memorabilia, photographs and documents along with room settings including the 1940’s, Victorian and Georgian eras and a Grocery and Chemist store.

There is a rolling programme of changing exhibitions each year. 

Immingham museum is accredited through Arts Council England’s Museum Accreditation, a national benchmark. More about us.

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Exploring the Social History of Immingham

Immingham has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, with a notable connection to the Mayflower Pilgrims who embarked on their historic journey to America in 1620.


This small settlement played a pivotal role in their story.


To find out more about Immingham's ties to the Pilgrims, visitors can spend an afternoon at Immingham Museum before following the Pilgrim's Heritage Trail. You can further the experience with a scenic walk in nearby Mayflower Woods.


Discover our Social History

Exploring the History Of Immingham's Railways.

In 1912 the Great Central Railway opened a massive port at Immingham to export coal to the World from the Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire coal fields marking a significant turning point in Immingham's history.

This ambitious project, created to handle the abundant coal traffic coming into Grimsby, brought employment to the town. King George V arrived to open the dock in 1912.

The railway was a key feature of the port to feed in the coal and other produce and still plays a significant role in the port through container traffic, bulk loads such as iron ore for Scunthorpe steel works and the import and processing of crude oil.

Explore our Economic History

Events and Exhibitions...

Come and explore the local history right on your doorstep.

Immingham Model Railway Show 2026

Immingham Model Railway Show 2026

9th May 2026 + 10th May 2026

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Why not start exploring Immingham's history with us...