Hull Museums

View article Hull part of national network looking at representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums

Hull part of national network looking at representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums

23rd August 2021

Hull Museums is part of a new national network that will look at the representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums. The forum, launched today to coincide with Slavery Remembrance Day, is led by National Museums Liverpool and includes Glasgow Museums, Museum of London, Black Cultural Archives, Bristol Culture and Hull Museums. The Transatlantic […]

View article How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums

How changes to restrictions on Monday will effect Hull Museums

16th July 2021

On Monday 19 July, the country will reach stage 4 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Following the announcement from government, Hull Museums are looking forward to being able to welcome more visitors to their sites during the summer while still making the safety of visitors and museum staff a priority. After reviewing their […]

View article Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture

Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture

21st June 2021

Hull is marking Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June) by launching ’70 Objeks and Tings’ in partnership with Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum. ’70 Objeks and Tings’ invites local people to get involved with creating a new book exploring, discovering and recording Caribbean culture in Hull together with an interactive culture trail. As part of […]

View article Hull museums announce plans for reopening

Hull museums announce plans for reopening

6th May 2021

Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance. Ferens Art Gallery, the Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding Museum plan to reopen, with safety measures and guidance in place to protect both visitors and staff. Simon Green, cultural services director at Hull Culture […]

View article Magical Museums activity booklet returns for Easter holidays

Magical Museums activity booklet returns for Easter holidays

24th March 2021

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 Hull City Council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team and designed by artist Joseph Cox, has a health and wellbeing theme and is filled with fun activities inspired […]

View article Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown

Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown

10th February 2021

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 help support children and families during this difficult time. The booklet has been designed to remind families of the incredible objects and adventures that can […]

View article Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat

Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat

25th November 2020

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 digital advent calendar, packed full of fun and exciting treats inspired by its collections. The calendar will be shared on social media every day from […]

View article Hull Museums receive £145,692 cultural recovery grant

Hull Museums receive £145,692 cultural recovery grant

12th October 2020

Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund. It was announced today that Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are receiving a share of £257m as part of the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. The […]

View article Pride in Hull to be celebrated with online exhibition – and you can get involved

Pride in Hull to be celebrated with online exhibition – and you can get involved

25th June 2020

Pride in Hull will be celebrated this year through a new online exhibition – and organisers want you to be part of it. The exhibition will be hosted by Hull Museums,working with both Pride in Hull and Yorkshire MESMAC. Pride in Our City will feature people’s pictures, stories, videos, and memories of the annual event […]

View article Submit your Hull Fair memories for this online exhibition

Submit your Hull Fair memories for this online exhibition

11th May 2020

An appeal for memories of Hull Fair is being made ahead of the launch of an online exhibition. Residents are being asked to contribute with photographs, stories and artwork from memorable visits to this highlight of Hull’s calendar. Hull Museums has commissioned Hull writer Russ Litten and filmmakers Nova Studios to make a video about […]

View article Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries

Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries

20th December 2019

It’s nearly Christmas and many people will be planning on visiting Hull’s fantastic galleries and museums over the festive holidays. Here are the Christmas opening times for Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum and the Museums Quarter, which are operated by Hull Culture and Leisure. Monday 23 December 10am-3.30pm Tuesday 24 December Closed Wednesday 25 […]

View article 7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme

7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme

26th March 2019

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday – and we are betting that you haven’t got good old mum a gift yet. Worry not, here are some Hull-themed gift ideas that might just help you out. Grab an extremely ‘Ull gift Get yourself to Chance Gifts in Savile Street to find Hull-inspired gifts include a pair of […]