Discover Sir Joseph Banks
Click below to enter the world of the Georgians and Sir Joseph Banks. Learn about his childhood, adventures, and eventual significance.
Become a member
Our Patron Sir David Attenborough described Sir Joseph Banks as that Great Panjandrum of British Science. Click below to join our growing Society
Explore our collections
Our extensive botany and insect collections can be found at the click of a button. Also check out our art collections, and the amazing George Edward Lodge.
Volunteer with us
The Joseph Banks Centre offers lots of opportunities for people who wish to volunteer small amounts of time. Our volunteers are important to us and we try to match people’s skills or interests to the tasks that we need doing. For many of our volunteers their work with us has led to other opportunities and in some cases full paid work
Art Exhibitions
Our current exhibition features our own May Lane-Claypon art collection. Beautiful botanic art which are also available for sale.
On Thursday 5th December we have a special art exhibition featuring Horncastle artists past and present.
Fungi at Snipe Dales
Join us at Snipe Dales Country Park for a fungi hunt. Meet at 10.00am on Sturday 12th October
Geology day at St Mary's Church
Fantastic opportunity to study the earths history via its rock formations, and stones, and all in one place. Open house exhibition from 12 noon guided tours ar 13.30.and 14.30pm
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