Museums

View article Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme

Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme

18th November 2025

2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery as they announce an exciting exhibition programme. First up, from Friday 13 February, two exhibitions will open as part of the Ferens Unpacked Season. Into The Stores will invite visitors to explore amongst the crates and storage racks and […]

View article Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

6th November 2025

Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 11am-4pm. Hosted by Hull Museums, visitors will be able to experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas – a celebration steeped in history, charm and cheer. Wander […]

View article Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

17th October 2025

A new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has opened at the Wilberforce House Museum. The Underground Spiritual Game is a visual storytelling exhibition exploring Fela Kuti’s global influence through photography, art and archival material. The exhibition features works by Nigerian artist Abolore Sobayo, including […]

View article Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull

Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull

9th October 2025

A plaque commemorating the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society’s role in the cultural and educational history of the city over 200 years has been unveiled today (Thursday 9 October) at the Museums Quarter. The plaque stands in front of three figures depicting Minerva in the Museums Quarter Gardens, that once stood on the pediment of […]

View article Over a quarter of a million pounds funding secured for Hull Museums

Over a quarter of a million pounds funding secured for Hull Museums

8th October 2025

Hull Museums and Gallery are delighted to have secured up to £272,095 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), via Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund. This national fund, launched in April, supports local authority-linked museums in strengthening their operational resilience and enhancing public engagement. The award will help to continue delivering high-quality […]

View article New rail exhibition opens at History Centre

New rail exhibition opens at History Centre

25th September 2025

A new free exhibition exploring the history and development of the railway in Hull has now opened at Hull History Centre. Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways will guide visitors on a journey from the opening of the first line in 1840, through to the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s and […]

View article National Archives accreditation for Hull History Centre

National Archives accreditation for Hull History Centre

4th September 2025

Hull History Centre has once again been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives. The award is the UK quality standard in recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery, and shows that Hull History Centre has met national standards in the care of its unique collections. An official certificate will be […]

View article Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day

Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day

20th August 2025

The Lord Mayor will help mark Slavery Remembrance Day by attending events in Hull on Saturday 23 August. The Hull Slavery Remembrance Day Partnership has organised a commemoration at Wilberforce House, which will take place in the museum’s Mandela Gardens. Meanwhile, the Lord Mayor will officially open a gathering at the Hull Afro Caribbean Community […]

View article Centenary of the death of Hull artist commemorated at Hull History Centre

Centenary of the death of Hull artist commemorated at Hull History Centre

30th July 2025

Hull artist Fredrick Shultz Smith’s work is being celebrated at Hull History Centre, as part of the centenary of his death commemorations. The centre will display its collection of illustrations by Smith, the majority of which remain unpublished. Smith’s work consists of images of the Hull he knew, drawing street scenes the capture many lost […]

View article Families invited to make history this summer with Hull Museums

Families invited to make history this summer with Hull Museums

18th July 2025

Hull Museums is inviting families to ‘make history this summer’ with an exciting new campaign designed to turn the summer holidays into an unforgettable adventure across the city’s most loved heritage venues. Running throughout the school break, the activities offers a rich mix of free and low-cost events, from hands-on archaeology sessions to vintage flair […]

View article Roman army to visit Hull’s Museums Quarter

Roman army to visit Hull’s Museums Quarter

15th July 2025

Get ready to step back in time this weekend as Hull’s Museums Quarter is transformed into a bustling Roman encampment. Romanfest is a free event that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Roman soldiers and civilians. It takes place this Saturday (19) and Sunday (20 July) from 11am-4pm, and allows visitors to experience […]

View article 1970s exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum

1970s exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum

10th July 2025

An exhibition celebrating the 1970s has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Glam and Gloom: 1970s Britain explores the highs and hardships of life in the 1970s from seemingly endless strikes and power cuts to rising standards of living, holidaying on the Costa del Sol, glam rock and glitter pop and some of the greatest British […]