1970s exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum
An exhibition celebrating the 1970s has opened at the Streetlife Museum.
Glam and Gloom: 1970s Britain explores the highs and hardships of life in the 1970s from seemingly endless strikes … More
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1970s vintage photos sought for Hull Museums
Hull Museums are on the hunt for photos of Hull and its residents in the 1970s.
In a new exhibition opening Thursday 10 July at the Streetlife Museum, the team … More
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have announced an exciting exhibition programme for 2025.
The new programme begins at the Ferens on Friday 14 February with an exhibition exploring stories … More
Weekend of Victorian Christmas fun at Hull’s Museums Quarter
Hull Museum’s popular Victorian Christmas is back for 2024, bringing traditional activities and entertainment to the Museums Quarter next weekend.
On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November from 11am to … More
Exhibition celebrating the rich history of Black music opens at Wilberforce House Museum
A new exhibition celebrating the vibrant and transformative power of Black musical traditions is opening this week at Wilberforce House Museum.
The Echoes of Our Heritage exhibition, created in partnership … More
Celebrate Black History Month in Hull this October
In the UK, Black History Months falls every October. Originating in the US in the 1920s, it was first celebrated in the UK in 1987.
There are a number of … More
New commission unveiled in Hull Museums
New artwork by leading artist Deanio X will be on display from tomorrow (Sat 28 Sept) at Wilberforce House Museum.
To Heal a Butterfly is a project that creates a … More
Medieval knights to do battle in Hull’s Museums Quarter!
There’ll be medieval merriment galore in Hull’s old town as the ever-popular Medieval Mayhem returns to the Museums Quarter this weekend (Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July).
The free event … More
Visit from Chinese school connects Hull and Beijing
Students and staff from a school in China have visited Hull.
110 students aged 9-15 and 20 staff from Fengtai District of Beijing in China have spent four days in … More
Streetlife Museum shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
Hull Museum’s Streetlife Museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, it was announced today.
Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual … More
HEY Volunteers achieve White Badge accreditation as museums guides
Free tours of the city’s museums by newly trained volunteer tour guides are now available.
Following months of hard work and extensive training, a group of HEY Volunteers have achieved … More
Record numbers of people visit Hull Museums
Hull Museums are celebrating after seeing visitor numbers across their sites exceed pre-lockdown numbers.
The busy year saw over 383,000 people visit the city’s free museums and galleries, up 13 … More
Late night event at the Streetlife Museum celebrates Women’s History Month
Hull Museums are partnering with community producing company, ARCADE, The Warren Youth Project, Middle Child Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre to host a late-night event in celebration of Women’s History … More
Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the … More
Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award
Wilberforce House Museum has won a national award from the Museum Association. The annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding practice by UK museums delivering social impact, promoting the best examples … More
Wilberforce House Museum shortlisted for a national award
Wilberforce House Museum has been shortlisted for a national Change Lives Award 2023 from the Museum Association.
The museum’s work has been recognised in the Decolonising Museums Awards category. It … More
New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils
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 … More
7 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2023
Heritage Open Days is back this month to give the chance to explore some of the amazing buildings around the city.
Unlock the mysteries of Ancient Egypt in new FREE exhibitions at the Ferens
Ferens Art Gallery are delighted to announce an Ancient Egypt season this Spring/Summer 2023.
Featuring two free exhibitions supported by a dedicated programme for schools and public events, the season … More
Summer visitors to Hull museums and art gallery at highest level since 2017
Hull’s museums and art gallery have recorded their highest summer holiday visitor figures since 2017, with numbers far exceeding pre-Covid figures.
During the summer holidays, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull and … More
Newly restored Invacar on display to mark Disability History Month
A newly conserved Invacar has gone on display at Hull’s Streetlife Museum to celebrate UK Disability History Month.
The car will be displayed alongside a film from the East Midlands … More
Free festive fun to spread Christmas cheer at Hull’s Museums Quarter
Hull Museums are inviting visitors to enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas in the Museums Quarter on Saturday 26 November, 10.00am-4.00pm.
The free Magic of Christmas event, run in partnership with … More
Hull Museums secures £3.3m investment for heritage and culture across the Humber region
Hull Museums is delighted to announce a major £3.3m investment from Arts Council England (ACE) through its National Portfolio Programme to support and expand the work of the Humber Museums … More
Hull Museums event will shine a light on women’s safety
Hull Museums and local community producers ARCADE are hosting Don’t Wait Up, an evening full of live entertainment, participation and protest.
It takes place on Friday 18 November, 6:30pm – … More
New photography exhibition explores history of Sierra Leone during World War Two
A free photography exhibition examining the shared homelands of British service personnel and Sierra Leonian people during the upheaval of the Second World War opens at the Streetlife Museum on … More
Hands on History Museum set to reopen
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 … More
Space things up this Easter with Hull Museums’ free Science Spectacular!
Budding young scientists are invited to get involved in a celebration of science at the Museums Quarter during the Easter holidays.
Hull Museums have teamed up with the University of … More
Become a Goddess through interactive artwork at Hull’s Streetlife Museum: celebrating women’s stories as part of Freedom Festival
We Are Goddesses is a vibrant interactive art installation, created by Hull artist, Alex Hunt, which can be seen on the windows of Streetlife Museum.
Running until Saturday 2nd April, … More
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
Hull City Council services remain open following government’s Plan B announcement
Hull City Council will continue to deliver full services following the government’s latest coronavirus guidance in response to the Omicron variant.
The safety of staff and residents will continue to … More
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