What’s on in Hull – April 2023
Take a look at our handpicked highlights of what’s on in Hull this month.
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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
New accessible symbols trial to make sure everyone can enjoy Hull’s Maritime Museum
Hull City Council wants people with special educational needs and disabilities to be able to enjoy your museums to the full.
That’s why the council-led Hull Maritime project has teamed … More
Further success for maritime training programme for young people
More than 80 per cent of participants who completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector.
More than 80 per cent of participants who … More
Contractor appointed to build new energy efficient maritime visitor centre for Hull
The creation of a new carbon neutral visitor centre at North End Shipyard has moved a step closer with the appointment of a Hull based contractor, The Ashcourt Group.
Hull … More
Contractor appointed to install storage systems for maritime collection
Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of a specialist contractor in museum storage solutions to install the storage racking and equipment to two of Hull’s maritime buildings.
Leading … More
Life at sea revealed as part of Oral History project
A group of Sea Cadets from Hull have captured the everyday experiences of life in the Merchant Navy.
The stories generated from this intergenerational oral history project will be shown … More
Hull’s maritime project awarded significant funding towards museum refurbishment
Hull City Council has been awarded £150,000 from The Wolfson Foundation to support the refurbishment of the city’s Maritime Museum as part of its recent £1.5m heritage grants round.
The … More
Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth
Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow the council to open a tender process to construct a permanent wet dock for the Spurn Lightship.
To … More
Hull’s Museum Quarter Transformed for Festival of Archaeology
Hull’s museum quarter will be transformed into a medieval encampment for the city-wide Festival of Archaeology.
On Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July, 11am – 3.00 pm, visitors can come … More
Creating conversations and sharing maritime memories
A series of maritime themed reminiscent events are being launched at an Extra Care facility in Hull.
From June 2022, volunteers along with the Hull Maritime team are running events … More
Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair named Virtual Flagship of the Year 2022
The city’s sole survivor of Hull’s former distant-water, sidewinder fishing fleet, the Arctic Corsair, has been awarded Virtual Flagship status for 2022 by National Historic Ships UK.
Competition was strong … More
Restoration of Hull’s historic ships moves step forward
Two of the city’s cherished ships, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship, have reached the next phase of their restoration.
The ships are undergoing a shotblasting process to remove the old … More
Hull Primary School children celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the Streetlife Museum
Magical Museum Member pupils are stepping back in time as they re-enact the Queen’s coronation.
The ‘God Save the Queen’ workshops run from Monday 16 – Friday 27 May and … More
Brick by Brick LEGO exhibition comes to Hull
A LEGO® exhibition Brick by Brick International LEGO® Brick Art is coming to the Ferens Art Gallery this month.
The Brick by Brick exhibition gathers the work of 18 artists, … More
Hands on History Museum set to reopen
Hull’s Hands on History Museum is reopening for the first time since lockdown.
The museum is due to reopen on Saturday 14 May. It will then be open as normal … More
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