New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils 18th October 2023 Hull’s Hands on History Museum is now offering a chance for Hull school pupils to experience Ancient Egypt. This follows a re-display of original artefacts and historically significant replicas of the objects found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, alongside new interpretation, and new immersive learning experiences. Many of the objects formed the centrepiece of the Tutankhamun: 100 […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ancient EgyptCllr Rob PritchardDavid AlcockHands on History MuseumHeritage LearningHull MuseumsHull Schools
Hands on History Museum set to reopen 10th May 2022 Hull’s Hands on History Museum is reopening for the first time since lockdown. The museum is due to reopen on Saturday 14 May. It will then be open as normal from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm every second and fourth Saturday of each month. The Hands on History Museum is situated in Hull’s Old Grammar School […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration What's on Hands on History MuseumHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 28th November 2019 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 a Christmas market, a chance to see a classic fairytale and a musical masterpiece in our calendars. Here are 5 things to do in Hull […] Read more Christmas Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumHull Philharmonic OrchestraStreetlife MuseumTrinity MarketWilberforce House Museum
Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend 27th November 2019 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 are starting the Christmas celebrations on Saturday 30 November from 10am to 4pm. And festive activities at the Hands on History Museum will take place […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Hands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumStreetlife MuseumWilberforce House Museum
Hull takes part in world’s biggest drawing festival 23rd October 2019 The world’s largest drawing festival is taking place this half term – and you can grab a pencil and get involved in Hull. The Big Draw Festival is an annual event that takes place in more than 20 countries across the globe. Hull is one of the many cities that is supporting the festival with […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryHands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumHull Maritime MuseumStreetlife MuseumThe Big DrawThe Big Draw FestivalWilberforce House Museum
8 half-term craft activities at Hull museums 15th February 2019 With half-term on Monday and children away from school, parents and carers across the city are desperately putting together last-minute family plans. But they need look no further than the city’s popular museums, where daily activities will be enough to keep the craftiest kids entertained. 1. Crafty Carts Streetlife Museum Monday 18 February, 1pm-3pm Free […] Read more News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumStreetlife MuseumWilberforce House Museum