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View article £350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

£350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

18th March 2020

A charity dedicated to supporting the city’s major maritime project has been awarded £350,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded the grant thanks to support from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The funding will support the complete refurbishment of the museum, which is a significant element of the city […]

View article Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

12th March 2020

Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands of fishermen lost at sea. The St Andrew’s Memorial Books will be on public display at Hull History Centre, off Worship Street, for the duration […]

View article 5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

5th March 2020

We are starting this weekend’s events a day early with tonight’s terrific Trinity Live in the Old Town, which will again feature the city’s finest talent plus selected acts from across the country. Keep it musical with a free folk concert at the Hull Minster or enjoy an art attack at a couple of the […]

View article Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends

Arctic Corsair volunteers become Dementia Friends

5th March 2020

A group of Arctic Corsair volunteers have pledged to become Dementia Friends. The group completed dementia awareness training to better understand dementia, its signs and symptoms and how to build positive relationships with those affected by it. Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative designed to transform how people think about dementia. Arctic Corsair volunteer […]

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View article 5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend

27th February 2020

It feels like a keep-your-money-in-your-pocket type of weekend – and with so many fantastic exhibitions going on in the city, why not keep your cash and take in some culture? Art and artefacts aplenty are on show at the city’s galleries and museums. Here are 5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend: 1. […]

View article Fascinating story of Hull’s trawlermen to be told in city’s communities

Fascinating story of Hull’s trawlermen to be told in city’s communities

27th February 2020

Proceeds from a play and book based on the life of former Arctic Corsair skipper Jim Williams will allow the trawler’s story to be taken into the city’s communities. Hull actor Gordon Meredith and Jim’s daughter Jacky Devonshire have presented £1,000 to the Hull Maritime Foundation, a charity which supports the work of the Hull: […]

View article Work to ramp up access to popular museum is well underway

Work to ramp up access to popular museum is well underway

21st February 2020

Work to install new steps and access ramp to the entrance of Hull’s Maritime Museum is well under way. As part of the third phase of the public realm improvements, these enhancements are expected to take 10 weeks to complete, using the same York stone to match the current building sources from Yorkshire. With support […]

View article Have your say on a piece of history

Have your say on a piece of history

19th February 2020

A public vote is being launched for people to have their say on which historic artefacts they would like to see as part of future exhibitions. From Monday 24 February, items from Hull’s Maritime Museum will go head-to-head in a daily competition in which the public can chose their favourite pieces to form part of […]

View article Historic maritime paintings return to Hull

Historic maritime paintings return to Hull

31st January 2020

A number of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection, which were conserved early last year, are returning to the city. Last year, 35 paintings were identified and prioritised by those most in need of conservation. Work to treat the paintings was carried out early last year. The final 23 paintings have returned […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this week

5 things to do in Hull this week

29th January 2020

With 2020 well and truly up and running, here’s five fantastic events happening in Hull this week. 1. Navigate Hull City Centre Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February 5pm until 9pm each evening Free Navigate will consist of 4 installations in the city centre 👇 🟡 – Meridian (City Hall) 🟣 – Zenith (Queen […]

View article Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp

Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp

22nd January 2020

The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation. The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more of the building’s original Victorian architecture. Building work will take about 19 months before new exhibitions are installed and collections returned. It is hoped the […]

View article Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers

Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers

20th January 2020

Ornate helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers will go on display in Hull next month. Exploring Islamic Art: helmets will be on show at Hull and East Riding Museum from Monday 10 February to Sunday 29 March. The collection consists of two “kulah khud” helmets worn by Persian Empire soldiers in the 18th […]