Historic maritime clock to become automated
An historic city centre clock is set to become automated after more than 100 years.
The large clock on the south-facing tower of Hull’s Maritime Museum and its dialworks have … More
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Maritime training programme secures further funding
The accredited ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme dedicated to young people in Hull has attracted further funding.
Hull Maritime Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting Hull Maritime, has been awarded £75,000 … More
Maritime characters selected for international competition
Going Dutch – could ‘Three in a Boat’ sail to victory?
Hull’s maritime living statues have been shortlisted to compete in an international competition.
The three living statues created for … More
Conservation of maritime paintings now complete
Work to conserve a collection of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum is now complete.
Following a survey of 400 paintings, the 13 selected works of art that … More
Space things up this Easter with Hull Museums’ free Science Spectacular!
Budding young scientists are invited to get involved in a celebration of science at the Museums Quarter during the Easter holidays.
Hull Museums have teamed up with the University of … More
Success for maritime training programme for young people
A course aimed to give young people the qualifications they need to enter a career in the seafaring industry has achieved a 75 per cent success rate to date.
So … More
Become a Goddess through interactive artwork at Hull’s Streetlife Museum: celebrating women’s stories as part of Freedom Festival
We Are Goddesses is a vibrant interactive art installation, created by Hull artist, Alex Hunt, which can be seen on the windows of Streetlife Museum.
Running until Saturday 2nd April, … More
Conservation in Action: Volunteers lend a helping hand to conserve maritime objects
Volunteers are helping to conserve artefacts from Hull Maritime Museum.
Working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer, the small team of volunteers will carry out practical conservation tasks to ensure … More
Community invited to get on board as new look for Hull Maritime is revealed
Hull is set to celebrate its status as Yorkshire’s only maritime city, urging people to get on board a voyage of discovery in 2022 and beyond.
On 9 March, a … More
Ancient Hull figures displayed as part of huge exhibition at British Museum
Ancient figures, around 2,600 years old, from the Hull & East Riding Museum are being showcased as part of a new exhibition at the British Museum in London.
The Roos … More
Wilberforce House Museum launches 3D virtual tour on Anti-Slavery Day 2021
Wilberforce House Museum can now be explored digitally thanks to a new 3D virtual tour.
The 3D tour has been launched today (Monday 18 October) on Anti-Slavery Day 2021.
The … More
Ferens Art Gallery to be turned into giant canvas this October half term
The Ferens Art Gallery will turn one of its walls into a huge canvas this half term so that families can create a giant jungle gallery, inspired by one of … More
First look at exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK
70 Objeks & Tings, an exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK, launches at the Streetlife Musuem in Hull tomorrow (Saturday 2 October) as part of Black History … More
Humber Museums Partnership announce £18,300 in grants for local organisations
Heritage organisations from across the region have benefited from £18,300 in grants from the Humber Museums Partnership.
In Hull, the Carnegie Centre will use funding to share its R38 Airship … More
Exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK launched in Hull as part of Black History Month
Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum, has curated 70 Objeks & Tings – a colourful Caribbean exhibition and hardback book to celebrate Black History Month 2021.
The exhibition opens at … More
Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane
A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane.
A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August … More
Hull part of national network looking at representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums
Hull Museums is part of a new national network that will look at the representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums.
The forum, launched today to coincide with Slavery … More
Make the most of the summer with fantastic FREE programme of activities and events from Hull Museums
The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries.
From tours to … More
Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology
Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend.
The gallery will be unveiled for the first time … More
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project
The £30.2m project to transform some of Hull’s maritime treasures has been given a huge boost after passing the £1m fundraising milestone.
The Hull Maritime project and the Hull Maritime … More
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage
A small team of volunteers are delivering a maritime themed guided tour, showcasing Hull’s historic maritime sites around the city centre.
Volunteers are currently undertaking the accredited qualification – the … More
How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums
On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able … More
Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday
Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance on Thursday for St John’s Day.
‘Light It Green’ … More
Hull museums announce plans for reopening
Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance.
Ferens Art Gallery, the Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding … More
Magical Museums activity booklet returns for Easter holidays
Children across the city will be keeping themselves entertained this Easter with the Magical Museums activity booklet from Hull Museums.
The second edition of the booklet, developed in partnership with … More
Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open
Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open.
The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 … More
Work set to start on £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment
Preparatory work will get underway next week on the eagerly awaited £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through … More
Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend
The festive season is upon us, and this weekend Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a free online festive family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre.
Families can sing songs … More
Appointment of conservation specialists to conserve maritime paintings
A painting and conservation company will conserve a number of paintings from the collection at the Hull Maritime Museum as part of the Hull Maritime project.
A decision record confirms … More
Search for company to move thousands of priceless maritime objects gets underway
The Hull Maritime project is looking for a specialist company to safely pack, transport, store and then return tens of thousands of fragile and significant maritime objects ahead of a … More
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