Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the … More
Museums
Victorian Christmas event extended for 2023
Hull Museums’ ever popular Victorian Christmas will return this week, and for the first time will open over a full weekend.
Visitors will be invited to enjoy the traditional event … More
Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award
Wilberforce House Museum has won a national award from the Museum Association. The annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding practice by UK museums delivering social impact, promoting the best examples … More
Wilberforce House Museum shortlisted for a national award
Wilberforce House Museum has been shortlisted for a national Change Lives Award 2023 from the Museum Association.
The museum’s work has been recognised in the Decolonising Museums Awards category. It … More
New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils
Hull’s Hands on History Museum is now offering a chance for Hull school pupils to experience Ancient Egypt. This follows a re-display of original artefacts and historically significant replicas of … More
New Ferens Artist in Residence announced
Ferens Art Gallery is delighted to announce its new artist in residence; Norwich based artist Anna Brass.
Anna has been invited to create new work in response to two Canaletto … More
British Sign Language videos now available Hull and East Riding Museum
British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation is now available in the medieval gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology.
A total of 36 videos have been made from … More
Quiet sessions for museums and gallery
Quiet sessions are to be trialled at three popular visitor attractions in Hull.
All sounds will be turned off for an hour at the Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding … More
Discover life in Tudor Hull
The Festival of Archaeology returns later this week, with Hull’s Tudor History being celebrated.
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, 10am-3pm, ‘Telling Tales of Tudor Hull’ will be held … More
Medieval Mayhem hits Museums Quarter!
The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull’s Old Town later this week, with ‘Medieval Mayhem’ among the free, drop-in events.
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, from 11am to … More
Festival of Archaeology is back!
Hull’s medieval and Tudor History is to be celebrated, as the Festival of Archaeology returns for 2023.
Three events will be taking place in Hull’s Old Town across the weekend … More
Gypsy and Traveller gallery opens at Streetlife Museum
A new gallery is opening at Hull’s Streetlife Museum, celebrating local Gypsy and Traveller heritage.
Funded by Arts Council England, the display – complete with a life-sized model of a … More
Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years
The 90th anniversary of Hull’s famous Dettol is being celebrated at the Hull History Centre throughout this summer.
Dettol, one of Reckitt’s key brands, was the world’s first safe, … More
Rugby and Clive Sullivan celebrated at Streetlife Museum
A new display celebrating the legendary Clive Sullivan and rugby as a whole in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum.
Hull Museums has been working in partnership with the … More
What’s on in Hull – April 2023
Take a look at our handpicked highlights of what’s on in Hull this month.
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – March 30
Discover the latest job vacancies this week at Hull City Council.
New exhibition on First World War British Jews arrives at Hull History Centre
A new exhibition at Hull History Centre highlighting the contribution and sacrifice of Hull’s Jewish community during The First World War will open next week.
We Were There Too is … More
New exhibition marks anniversary of National Picture Theatre bombing
A new exhibition commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of the National Picture Theatre will go on display at Hull History Centre.
‘Home Front’ will pay tribute to the … More
Unlock the mysteries of Ancient Egypt in new FREE exhibitions at the Ferens
Ferens Art Gallery are delighted to announce an Ancient Egypt season this Spring/Summer 2023.
Featuring two free exhibitions supported by a dedicated programme for schools and public events, the season … More
5 things in Hull to look forward to in 2023
As another year ends, it’s time to look ahead and see what Hull has in store for the new year. Here’s a selection of things in Hull to look forward … More
Summer visitors to Hull museums and art gallery at highest level since 2017
Hull’s museums and art gallery have recorded their highest summer holiday visitor figures since 2017, with numbers far exceeding pre-Covid figures.
During the summer holidays, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull and … More
Newly restored Invacar on display to mark Disability History Month
A newly conserved Invacar has gone on display at Hull’s Streetlife Museum to celebrate UK Disability History Month.
The car will be displayed alongside a film from the East Midlands … More
Free festive fun to spread Christmas cheer at Hull’s Museums Quarter
Hull Museums are inviting visitors to enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas in the Museums Quarter on Saturday 26 November, 10.00am-4.00pm.
The free Magic of Christmas event, run in partnership with … More
Hull Museums secures £3.3m investment for heritage and culture across the Humber region
Hull Museums is delighted to announce a major £3.3m investment from Arts Council England (ACE) through its National Portfolio Programme to support and expand the work of the Humber Museums … More
Hull Museums event will shine a light on women’s safety
Hull Museums and local community producers ARCADE are hosting Don’t Wait Up, an evening full of live entertainment, participation and protest.
It takes place on Friday 18 November, 6:30pm – … More
New photography exhibition explores history of Sierra Leone during World War Two
A free photography exhibition examining the shared homelands of British service personnel and Sierra Leonian people during the upheaval of the Second World War opens at the Streetlife Museum on … More
Black History Month in Hull
October is Black History Month and Hull is marking the occasion with a variety of public events across the city. Black History Month is a celebration and commemoration of the … More
5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022
Heritage Open Days 2022 returns this weekend to give communities a chance to explore the local treasures on their doorstep. Every year, the festival reflects the rich cultural heritage of … More
What’s On in Hull – September 2022
World-class culture, a journey to far-away galaxies, and the UK’s largest heritage festival. Take a look at our highlights of what’s on in Hull this September.
Freedom Festival
Multiple Venues, … More
Hull Maritime and Toronto Inuit Association ‘Dive Deeper’ into city’s museum collections
Hull Maritime, the project transforming the city’s maritime treasures, has joined forces with Toronto Inuit Association in Canada to learn more about the Inuit culture and the artefacts within Hull’s … More
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