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View article Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme

Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme

2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery as they announce an exciting exhibition programme. First up, from Friday 13 February, two exhibitions will open as part of the Ferens Unpacked Season. Into The Stores will invite visitors to explore amongst the crates and storage racks and […]

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View article Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 11am-4pm. Hosted by Hull Museums, visitors will be able to experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas – a celebration steeped in history, charm and cheer. Wander […]

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View article Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

Originator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums

A new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has opened at the Wilberforce House Museum. The Underground Spiritual Game is a visual storytelling exhibition exploring Fela Kuti’s global influence through photography, art and archival material. The exhibition features works by Nigerian artist Abolore Sobayo, including […]

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View article Families invited to make history this summer with Hull Museums

Families invited to make history this summer with Hull Museums

Hull Museums is inviting families to ‘make history this summer’ with an exciting new campaign designed to turn the summer holidays into an unforgettable adventure across the city’s most loved heritage venues. Running throughout the school break, the activities offers a rich mix of free and low-cost events, from hands-on archaeology sessions to vintage flair […]

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View article Roman army to visit Hull’s Museums Quarter

Roman army to visit Hull’s Museums Quarter

Get ready to step back in time this weekend as Hull’s Museums Quarter is transformed into a bustling Roman encampment. Romanfest is a free event that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Roman soldiers and civilians. It takes place this Saturday (19) and Sunday (20 July) from 11am-4pm, and allows visitors to experience […]

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View article 1970s exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum

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 and power cuts to rising standards of living, holidaying on the Costa del Sol, glam rock and glitter pop and some of the greatest British […]

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View article 1970s vintage photos sought for Hull Museums

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 is looking for residents to share their memories and photographs of themselves and the city fifty years ago. Glam and Gloom: 1970’s Britain will explore […]

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View article Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery 2025 programme announced

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 of women and the sea from around the world. Featuring works by Pre-Raphaelite superstars John William Waterhouse, Evelyn De Morgan and Edward Burne-Jones alongside contemporary […]

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View article Weekend of Victorian Christmas fun at Hull’s Museums Quarter

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 4pm the event will be packed full of activities and performances for the whole family to enjoy. A traditional fairground carousel will offer rides to […]

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View article Exhibition celebrating the rich history of Black music opens at Wilberforce House Museum

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 with The Black Heritage of Hull Collective, showcases pivotal moments and influential figures in Black music, reflecting its resilience and creativity. It also highlights how […]

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View article New commission unveiled in Hull Museums

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 visual response to the Wilberforce Institute’s research and the Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement project. It focuses on understanding more about who the enslaved people of […]

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