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.
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Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull
A plaque commemorating the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society’s role in the cultural and educational history of the city over 200 years has been unveiled today (Thursday 9 October) at … More
Over a quarter of a million pounds funding secured for Hull Museums
Hull Museums and Gallery are delighted to have secured up to £272,095 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), via Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund.
This national … More
New rail exhibition opens at History Centre
A new free exhibition exploring the history and development of the railway in Hull has now opened at Hull History Centre.
Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways will … More
National Archives accreditation for Hull History Centre
Hull History Centre has once again been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives.
The award is the UK quality standard in recognising good performance in all areas of … More
Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day
The Lord Mayor will help mark Slavery Remembrance Day by attending events in Hull on Saturday 23 August.
The Hull Slavery Remembrance Day Partnership has organised a commemoration at Wilberforce … More
Centenary of the death of Hull artist commemorated at Hull History Centre
Hull artist Fredrick Shultz Smith’s work is being celebrated at Hull History Centre, as part of the centenary of his death commemorations.
The centre will display its collection of illustrations … More
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 … More
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 … More
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
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
Classic car event comes to Hull Museums
A collection of vintage and classic motor vehicles will come to the Hull Museums Quarter for a free family event this weekend.
The automobiles will be provided by the East … More
Polish Heritage Day celebrations at Streetlife Museum
Visitors to the Streetlife Museum on Saturday (3 May) are invited to celebrate Polish Heritage Day with free crafts, food and live music making it a fun day for the … More
Exhibition celebrating the Polish community in Hull opens at Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition celebrating over 100 years of the Polish community in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum.
Cześć Hull, To My!/Hi Hull, It’s Us! explores Polish traditions, food, … 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
What’s on in Hull – January 2025
Happy New Year! With Christmas now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look forward to some of the fantastic things happening in Hull this January.
Candlelight Concert – A
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Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city
Hull city centre is set to come alive with creativity and innovation as it hosts an exciting four-day festival from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 March 2025.
This inaugural event, … 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
New family trail installed to help visitors explore museum in Hull’s old town
An exciting new family trail and interactive wall has been installed at the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology, making it more accessible whilst highlighting stand out objects that … 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
Sound of Our Skin: The arts festival celebrating cultural collaboration in Hull this weekend
Hull’s Old Town is hosting a two-day arts festival this weekend, which will celebrate the richness of diverse human experiences and challenge discriminative racial narratives.
Sound of Our Skin takes … 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
Women’s football exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition telling the story of the rich history of women’s football in Hull has today (Wednesday 28 August) opened at the Streetlife Museum.
The Lionesses of Hull… 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
What’s on in Hull – July 2024
Summer finally seems to be here, so let’s have a look at what Hull has got to offer this July.
Live Like Legends
Humber Street Gallery, Friday 19 July until … 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
Wilberforce House Museum highly commended at global awards
Wilberforce House Museum has been highly commended for its community strategy at the 22nd annual Museums + Heritage Awards, held in London this week.
These global awards celebrate the … More
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