Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology 30th July 2021 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 as part of the finale of this year’s Festival of Archaeology on Sunday 1 August. The Medieval Gallery, on the first-floor of the museum, includes […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFestival of ArchaeologyHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureProfessor Carenza Lewis
£1m funding secured for Hull’s major regeneration project 27th July 2021 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 Foundation, an independent charity, dedicated to supporting the ambitious plans, have secured £1m in its fundraising efforts to achieve a £2.6m target. The funding is […] Read more Museums News Regeneration
Volunteers deliver guided tours showcasing Hull’s maritime heritage 20th July 2021 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 Institute of Tourist Guiding White Badge award, which involves lectures and practical sessions. People are being asked to support the volunteers ahead of their exams […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Guided toursHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime Project
How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums 16th July 2021 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 to welcome more visitors to their sites during the summer while still making the safety of visitors and museum staff a priority. After reviewing their […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Marjorie BrabazonFerensHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsJulia Weldon
Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green on Thursday 22nd June 2021 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’ is a national initiative to mark a focal point of the charity’s annual calendar of activity, when the team of volunteers and staff reflect on […] Read more Civic Hull City Hall Museums News Andrew Marvell StatueHull GuildhallHull Maritime MuseumHull MinsterHull Plaza WalkwayQueen Victoria StatueSt John AmbulanceSt John’s DayWilliam Wilberforce Statue
Hull museums announce plans for reopening 6th May 2021 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 Museum plan to reopen, with safety measures and guidance in place to protect both visitors and staff. Simon Green, cultural services director at Hull Culture […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHull and East Riding MuseumHull MuseumsStreetlife Museum
Magical Museums activity booklet returns for Easter holidays 24th March 2021 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 Hull City Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team and designed by artist Joseph Cox, has a health and wellbeing theme and is filled with fun activities inspired […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsMagical Museums
Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open 10th February 2021 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 February on the Humber Museums Partnership website. The Digital Junior Open will celebrate the creativity of children and young people throughout 2020. The exhibition won’t be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Junior Open
Work set to start on £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment 29th January 2021 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 rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduce bespoke pieces of public art, improve biodiversity and regenerate a much-loved open space. The project will make the gardens fit […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleQueens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend 2nd December 2020 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 and play games with Bird as he explores Ferens Art Gallery. The workshop is on Saturday 5 December at 2pm. It is suitable for under […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Ferens Art GalleryHerd Theatre
Appointment of conservation specialists to conserve maritime paintings 1st December 2020 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 the appointment of the Conservation Department of the University of Lincoln. Twelve maritime paintings have been identified following a survey of 400 paintings assessing their condition […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Hull Maritime MuseumMaritimemuseumpaintings
Search for company to move thousands of priceless maritime objects gets underway 26th November 2020 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 £12m refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum. The museum’s rich collection ranging from small fragile objects, an internationally significant scrimshaw collection, to large industrial objects […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime ProjectNational Lottery Heritage Fund
