A painting conservation framework is to be introduced to conserve over 30 historic maritime paintings from Hull Maritime Museum’s collection.
To support the design, development and delivery of the city’s … More
An extraordinary mural bursting with colour and honouring some of the most iconic people, places and institutions in Hull goes on display at the brand new £36m Bonus Arena today … More
Hull’s historic Spurn Lightship is to be moved, for the first time in 30 years, on Wednesday 5 September by local marine specialists ahead of work to install a new … More
Visitors to the Hull Maritime Museum can see how the conservation team take care of its collections for the very first time.
‘Conservation in Action’ sessions will take place fortnightly … More
Two cast-iron sea service cannons dating back to 1798 and originally used aboard ship Richard and Harriet who sent them to Garibaldi for his campaign to unite Italy will be … More
Hull has put forward its bid to host matches at the Rugby League World Cup 2021.
The city, which boasts a rich rugby league heritage, has submitted a proposal to … More
Hulls popular Playday Festival returns to Queens Gardens on Wednesday 1 August.
The 15th festival in Hull gets underway from 11am until 3pm and Queens Gardens will become a huge … More
Wilberforce House Museum has been chosen to receive the prestigious Sandford Award.
The award, which recognises excellent education programmes at museums and heritage sites across Britain, hails the museums outstanding … More
National Portrait Gallery to lend most beloved portraits to hometowns across the UK
Sir Thomas Lawrences famous portrait of the person who led Britain’s campaign to abolish slavery and Yorkshire … More
This year’s fREADom Quest, encouraging children to read throughout the summer holidays, has launched at Hull Central Library.
Children in Hull are being encouraged to take part in a reading … More
Residents and library users will have the chance to shape the future of Avenues library in Hull.
Hull City Council is working in partnership with Goodwin Development Trust and the … More
With Wimbledon still in our recent memories national sports charity Tennis For Free has served up an ace for Hull by investing in a year-long programme of free tennis sessions … More
A microbrewery in Hull is adding a bit of fizz to the menu at Trinity Market.
Fellows and Vittle is developing a range of ales to compliment the wide range … More
The popular Veterans Weekend will take place in Hulls East Park on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July.
Now in its thirteenth year, the free family weekend will be a … More
Visitor numbers for the first five months of the year at Ferens Art Gallery have shown a 91% increase from the same period prior to Hulls year as UK City … More
Hull City Council has a number of new apprenticeship opportunities.
Each year the Council takes on a significant number of apprentices and recognises that employing them helps them to grow … More
Hull Museums, including the award-winning Ferens Art Gallery, are to extend their opening hours on Sundays.
The move comes as part of an opening hours rethink designed to better reflect … More
It might be months until the festive period begins, but archivists at Hull History Centre are asking people to think about Christmas cards early this year.
That’s because the centre … More
Families will be able to make a splash this summer at six free paddling pools and water play areas at some of Hulls parks.
The parks will open for the … More
Hull Music Service is presenting two Summer Promenade concerts at the Hull City Hall on Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 June.
Both concerts begin at 7pm and will feature a … More
A striking male nude by one of the worlds leading sculptors will join the permanent collection at Ferens Art Gallery in Hull – Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist.… More
Hull Maritime Museum will host a book signing for the launch of An Illustrated History of The Port of Hull and its Railways, written by Mike G. Fell OBE on … More
Hundreds of artefacts are to be delicately moved from the Arctic Corsair ahead of its move to a temporary birth and placed in temporary storage.
The distant trawler, that often … More
The Lord Mayor’s Celebration Day will take place on Saturday 16 June across Trinity Square and the Rose Bowl area of Queens Gardens.
The family event is being delivered by … More
Records kept by a Hull maritime society are to be protected by staff at the Hull History Centre.
The Humber Keel and Sloop Preservation Society, a group of enthusiasts dedicated … More
Hulls historic Spurn Lightship will temporarily move this September as part of a multi-million pound plan to improve a key route in and out of Hull.
Highways England is expected … More
Iconic painting The Card Players, by French artist Paul Cézanne will be on display at the Ferens from Saturday 2 June.
Following the Courtaulds magnificent loan by Manet in 2017, … More
Nineteen months after Woodford Leisure Centre closed its doors for a multi-million pound refurbishment and extension; the new-look centre is now ready to open to the public this weekend.
This … More
The Art Fund independent judging panel Stephen Deuchar, Director of the Art Fund, Ian Blatchford, director of the Science Museum Group; Rebecca Jones, BBC arts correspondent; Melanie Manchot, artist; … More
Ferens Art Gallery, the jewel in Hulls cultural crown, has been selected as one of the five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, regarded as the largest … More
