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View article Black History Month in Hull

Black History Month in Hull

29th September 2022

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 continued achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK and around the world. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Hull has […]

View article 5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022

5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022

5th September 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 England and works with local organisations and individuals within the city. Want to learn more about some of Hull’s most historic landmarks? Here’s five places […]

View article What’s On in Hull – September 2022

What’s On in Hull – September 2022

1st 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, Until 4 Sep 2022, various times After launching its 2022 programme, Hull’s spectacular arts festival concludes this weekend with even more jaw-dropping performances from world […]

View article Hull Maritime and Toronto Inuit Association ‘Dive Deeper’ into city’s museum collections

Hull Maritime and Toronto Inuit Association ‘Dive Deeper’ into city’s museum collections

15th August 2022

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 Maritime Museum collection. The Maritime Museum’s collections have official Designated status and are viewed as being of national significance. Part of these collections are a […]

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View article New accessible symbols trial to make sure everyone can enjoy Hull’s Maritime Museum

New accessible symbols trial to make sure everyone can enjoy Hull’s Maritime Museum

9th August 2022

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 up with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to test a set of symbols to improve access to the collections and artefacts within Hull Maritime Museum. […]

View article Further success for maritime training programme for young people

Further success for maritime training programme for young people

1st August 2022

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 completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector. The fourth Maritime Futures cohort has seen 11 young people, aged […]

View article Contractor appointed to build new energy efficient maritime visitor centre for Hull

Contractor appointed to build new energy efficient maritime visitor centre for Hull

29th July 2022

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 City Council today agreed that construction specialists, The Ashcourt Group, will deliver this important element of the Hull Maritime. The Ashcourt Group has a track […]

View article Contractor appointed to install storage systems for maritime collection

Contractor appointed to install storage systems for maritime collection

28th July 2022

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 contractor, Bruynzeel Storage Systems Limited, will design, supply and install bespoke storage including racking, shelving and other equipment for both Dock Office Chambers and Hull […]

View article Life at sea revealed as part of Oral History project

Life at sea revealed as part of Oral History project

25th July 2022

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 in a short film and will form part of the new displays within the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum. This oral history programme is part of […]

View article Hull’s maritime project awarded significant funding towards museum refurbishment

Hull’s maritime project awarded significant funding towards museum refurbishment

19th July 2022

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 Wolfson Foundation grant will invest in a bespoke education room in the refurbished museum, where the Hull Maritime team will deliver a new learning programme […]

View article Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth

Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth

15th July 2022

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 berth the Spurn Lightship in Hull Marina for many visitors to enjoy, we require the services of a specialist contractor to deliver a wet berth […]

View article Hull’s Museum Quarter Transformed for Festival of Archaeology

Hull’s Museum Quarter Transformed for Festival of Archaeology

8th July 2022

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 face-to-face with knights in armour, a unit of archers, medieval residents of the street, craftspeople and musicians. There will also be the chance to participate […]