Historic maritime paintings return to Hull
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 … More
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5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Remember that time when you were playing with Lego while wearing your favourite Scouting For Girls t-shirt as Newton Faulkner played on the stereo in the background? No? Er, us … More
Women in fishing industry highlighted in new exhibition
A new exhibition exploring the heritage of women in the fishing community opens in Hull at the weekend.
Fisherwomen, by award-winning photographer Craig Easton, opens at the Hull Maritime … More
5 things to do in Hull this week
With 2020 well and truly up and running, here’s five fantastic events happening in Hull this week.
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Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February 5pm … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
This summer in Hull, lots of free and low-cost summer family events are taking place every week.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Your weekly events round-up starts early this week.
With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp
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 … More
Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers
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 … More
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition
An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community.
For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the … More
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration
A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed.
The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead … More
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey
Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years.
The relocation of … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh.
Yet January is no reason to feel … More
Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond
Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of … More
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday
Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday.
The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
It’s been a somewhat warm week, so you may be looking forward to some fun in the fresh air this weekend. Luckily for you, the city is hosting its annual … More
Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries
It’s nearly Christmas and many people will be planning on visiting Hull’s fantastic galleries and museums over the festive holidays.
Here are the Christmas opening times for Ferens Art Gallery, … More
Hull Maritime Museum to close as £11m major refurb begins
Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment.
It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime … More
Hull wins £255,000 towards huge maritime heritage project
The team behind Hull’s ambitious maritime project has secured more than £255,000 to conserve some of the city’s most important artefacts.
The funding will help plug a £2.6m shortfall needed … More
Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years
It’s been an incredible decade for Hull.
The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, … More
Exhibition explores heritage and traditions of Hull refugees
A community of refugees are sharing their cultural heritage and traditions in a new exhibition.
Hull’s Banyamulenge community fled conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo eight years ago.
Their exhibition, … More
Arctic Corsair bell packed away before vessel’s relocation
One of the Arctic Corsair’s most symbolic items has been packed away before the famous Hull trawler’s relocation.
The vessel’s bell was carefully placed in a case by Trevor … More
Hull Maritime Museum to close temporarily
Hull Maritime Museum will temporarily close as some technical surveys are carried out.
It comes as the £27.4 million Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project steps up a gear.
The closure, … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hull as festive fun, markets and pantomimes are already dominating diaries for families in the city.
This weekend, we have circled … More
Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend
Hull’s Museums Quarter staff are urging people in the city to get festive this weekend.
The city’s Streetlife, Wilberforce House and Hull and East Riding Museums in the Old Town … More
River Hull exhibition to open at Hull Maritime Museum
A new exhibition to preserves and publicises the heritage of the River Hull, its bridges and vessels is to open at Hull Maritime Museum this month.
The Open Bridges: A … More
Exhibition in Hull celebrates gypsy, Roma and traveller culture
An exhibition to celebrate gypsy, Roma and traveller culture will open at Hull’s Streetlife Museum this month.
The exhibition, from Thursday 13 June to Thursday 27 June, has been set … More
How you can back Hull’s huge £27.4m major maritime project
Hull residents are being urged to back a bid for millions of pounds towards Hull’s ambitious £27.4m major maritime project.
Hull City Council is bidding for £13.6m from the National … More
11 Easter school holiday activities at Hull museums
The Easter school holidays are just around the corner in Hull – which means parents and carers of children in the city will be frantically trying to find activities … More
7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday – and we are betting that you haven’t got good old mum a gift yet. Worry not, here are some Hull-themed gift ideas that … More
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