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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob Pritchardhull railwayRail exhibitionRailway 200tracks through time
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Rob PritchardHistory Centre
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 […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Museums News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorModern day slaveryWilberforce House Museum
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 The centre will display its collection of illustrations by Smith, the majority of which remain unpublished.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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardexhibitionF.S. SmithFredrick Shultz SmithHull History Centre
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardfamiliesfreeHull City CouncilHull MuseumsJane Avisonmake history this summersummer activities
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardHull MuseumsMuseums QuarterRomanRomanfest
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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardDr Gerardine Mulcahy-ParkerGlam and Gloom: 1970s BritainHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
1970s vintage photos sought for Hull Museums 27th June 2025 Hull Museums are on the hunt for photos of Hull and its residents in the 1970s. In a new exhibition opening Thursday 10 July at the Streetlife Museum, the team is looking for residents to share their memories and photographs of themselves and the city fifty years ago. Glam and Gloom: 1970’s Britain will explore […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News 1970sexhibitionGlam and Gloom: 1970s BritainHull MuseumsSarah HowardStreetlife Museum
Classic car event comes to Hull Museums 22nd May 2025 A collection of vintage and classic motor vehicles will come to the Hull Museums Quarter for a free family event this weekend. The automobiles will be provided by the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club, and visitors can find out the history of the vehicles. As well as admiring the cars, families can visit the Streetlife […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on
Polish Heritage Day celebrations at Streetlife Museum 1st May 2025 Visitors to the Streetlife Museum on Saturday (3 May) are invited to celebrate Polish Heritage Day with free crafts, food and live music making it a fun day for the whole family. This free family event will include fun outdoor games in the Museums Quarter Gardens, art workshops run by Hull ScrapStore and a concert […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cześć HullFrances Hodsonfree eventPolish Heritage DayStreetlife Museum
Exhibition celebrating the Polish community in Hull opens at Streetlife Museum 10th April 2025 A new exhibition celebrating over 100 years of the Polish community in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Cześć Hull, To My!/Hi Hull, It’s Us! explores Polish traditions, food, dress, and lifestyle that enrich Hull’s cultural landscape and highlights some of the local legends with Polish heritage. Hull Museums have worked with pupils from […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on exhibitionStreetlife Museum
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced 6th January 2025 Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have announced an exciting exhibition programme for 2025. The new programme begins at the Ferens on Friday 14 February with an exhibition exploring stories of women and the sea from around the world. Featuring works by Pre-Raphaelite superstars John William Waterhouse, Evelyn De Morgan and Edward Burne-Jones alongside contemporary […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHull Museums
