Museums Quarter

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 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 A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

Christmas has officially begun in Hull following last night’s lights switch on, and visitors to the city centre can start to plan their Christmas countdown with a new free festive events calendar now available to pick up. After an incredible night of lights, music and merriment, which saw upwards of 17,000 people descend on Queen […]

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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 Record numbers of people visit Hull Museums

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 per cent on 2019/20. It also saw the Museums Quarter sites – Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology and Wilberforce House Museum […]

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View article Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme

2024 promises to be an exciting year for Hull Museums and gallery as the year’s exhibition programme is today revealed. Starting at the Ferens Art Gallery in February, visitors are invited to a colourful journey into the imagination and experiences of disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Created in response to disabled communities in Hull, Wakefield and […]

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View article Victorian Christmas event extended for 2023

Victorian Christmas event extended for 2023

Hull Museums’ ever popular Victorian Christmas will return this week, and for the first time will open over a full weekend. Visitors will be invited to enjoy the traditional event in the Museums Quarter this Saturday (25) and Sunday (26 November) from 11am until 4pm. Victorian Christmas ran by Hull Museums, in partnership with HullBID […]

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View article 5 things in Hull to look forward to in 2023

5 things in Hull to look forward to in 2023

As another year ends, it’s time to look ahead and see what Hull has in store for the new year. Here’s a selection of things in Hull to look forward to in 2023: Live events in Hull Every week, the city is alive with music, comedy and much more. Hull is blessed with plenty of […]

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View article Newly restored Invacar on display to mark Disability History Month

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 Film Archive from the 1970s, featuring people explaining how phasing out the Invacar would affect them. It is also accompanied by a personal story of […]

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View article Free festive fun to spread Christmas cheer at Hull’s Museums Quarter

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 HullBID (Business Improvement District), and Whitefriargate High Street Heritage Action Zone, will be packed full of activities and performances for the whole family to enjoy. […]

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View article Hull Museums event will shine a light on women’s safety

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 – 9:30pm. Inspired by the carriages in the Streetlife Museum collection, and reflecting on restricted journeys taken by women in days gone by, audiences are invited […]

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View article Black History Month in Hull

Black History Month in Hull

October is Black History Month and Hull is marking the occasion with a variety of public events across the city. Black History Month is a celebration and commemoration of the continued achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK and around the world. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Hull has […]

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