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
Councillor Marjorie Brabazon
Ferens Open Exhibition set to celebrate ‘incredible’ talent
The 55th annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery this week.
The Ferens Open Exhibition 2022 opens on … More
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced
Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award.
The awards, aimed at fostering a … More
Food for fines: Have library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas
Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas.
From December 1 until January 31, anyone returning books, films and other library materials … 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
‘There are lots of lonely people who look forward to their regular phone call – you might be the only person they’ve spoken to that day’
A service that was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to offer a friendly voice to elderly and vulnerable people brought together volunteers and those they have supported for a … 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
Celebrated Hull historian and photographer Dr Alec Gill MBE gifts his life’s work to city
Hull historian, author and photographer Dr Alec Gill MBE has gifted his extensive research – representing 50-years of documenting the city’s Hessle Road Fishing culture – to Hull History Centre.… More
First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities
A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (August 14).
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have been working in partnership with local LGBTQ+ … 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
First look at Ferens Open Exhibition 2021
The Ferens Open Exhibition is back. The exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 24 July at 12 … More
Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put city’s music scene on the map
Some of Hull’s biggest and most prestigious venues have met for the first time in almost 18 months to promote the area as a City of Music.
The Hull City … More
Hull’s British Judo Champion awarded annual leisure membership
A talented local athlete has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities with Hull Culture and Leisure, as part of a scheme to support the city’s future sporting … More
Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history
Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city.
The exhibition will … More
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021
From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with … More
Plans announced for Big Malarkey Festival 2021
Preparations are underway for the return of Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey.
The Big Malarkey Festival, from Hull Libraries, will bring together well-known authors and illustrators alongside … 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
Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week
Hull Women’s Week will celebrate International Women’s Day and the contribution of women living and working in our local community.
Starting on Monday 8 March, International Women’s Day, female role … More
Submit your artwork for chance to exhibit at Ferens Art Gallery as part of annual Open Exhibition
Submissions are now being accepted for Ferens Art Galley’s annual showcase, the Open Exhibition.
This year’s Open, the 54th, is set to launch at the Ferens Art Gallery … More
Online programme to celebrate female authors, activists and journalists
A four-week online programme, from Hull Libraries, launches next week celebrating female writers.
Leading up to International Women’s Day on Monday 8 March, Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights… 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
Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown
Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to … More
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night
Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February).
The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of … More
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews.
The … More
Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced
The shortlist for the 14th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award has been announced.
This year’s shortlist features ten varied titles, from fantasy to realism, featuring books that respond to … More
Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open
The Ferens Junior Open exhibition, an annual highlight of the Ferens calendar, will take place, not once, but twice this year.
The exhibition, which traditionally takes place towards the end … More
Hull Libraries support thousands of people through Covid-19 pandemic with ebooks, audiobooks and virtual events
When Hull’s 12 library branches were forced to close in March as part of the national lockdown, Hull Libraries remained open online and saw a surge in requests for digital … More
Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat
Hull Museums is celebrating the run-up to Christmas with a special digital advent calendar.
Hull Museums has teamed up with local artists and the Herd Theatre Company to create a … More
Hull’s library service is remaining open during lockdown
Hull’s library service is continuing to operate during lockdown, however services are limited due to the new government legislation.
The following services are remaining open, but strictly by appointment only … More
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