Tag: Exhibition

Stroll through the Museums Quarter Garden to explore vintage and classic motor vehicles from the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club, find out the history of the vehicles and take photos of your favourites. Please do not touch any of the vehicles without the owner’s permission. Free, drop-in

Our Quiet Openings will take place every 1st Sunday of the month. On these days we will: Be turning off or turning down sounds Where possible, putting away any strong smells that are part of an exhibition Providing a quiet space at Ferens Art Gallery and the Museums Quarter. We are also currently changing some […]

Join us every Tuesday (term-time only) for Tranquil Tuesdays! From 3pm until closing, the lights will be brighter and the audio turned down, creating a tranquil environment for our visitors. This event is perfect for those who prefer to visit during a quieter and more peaceful environment. Everyone is welcome to attend. Normal admission rates […]

The Hands on History Museum, in the old Grammar School where William Wilberforce studied, houses the story of Hull and its people. Entry to the museum is free. Hands on History includes a fascinating glimpse into Victorian times, the Story of Hull and also features the Egyptian Gallery. This gallery is home to a genuine […]

This exhibition on modern slavery has been developed in partnership with the Humber Modern Slavery Partnership and the University of Hull. The exhibition includes a specially commissioned film that looks at modern slavery happening in Hull and the people working to tackle it.

Czesc Hull, to my! / Hi Hull, it’s us! – over 100 years of the local Polish community. Hull has been a place for people to come and pass through for as long as it has been a port. But what makes it special is that so many people from other cultures and countries find […]

Emily Oetegenn is an artist-writer and director whose multimedia work explores themes of queer love, disability, sensuality, womanhood and rage, her Aphrodite gaze validating their relationship to one another. The work, which centres around poetry and the spoken word, strives to challenge misrepresentations of disabled communities. She is also founding director of multimedia platform Tales and Scales Productions, […]

Discover how Hull primary schools belonging to the Museum’s Hull Curriculum membership scheme have been taking inspiration from Hull’s Heritage, bringing learning to life around some of its most famous stories and figures.

Open Wednesday 7th May 2025 – Closes 6th July 2025 Join us for the opening and open studio event on Saturday 10th May 10.30am – 4pm.   Claire West is a painter and printmaker who works from her studio in Beverley.  Her work is made with the intention of bringing joy through uplifting colours and […]

Featuring original research and specially commissioned art work, this exhibition has been produced by the University of Bristol. It explores the impact of missions to seamen on the experience of British and ‘Lascar’ sailors in Bristol, Hull, Liverpool and London. And don’t miss an accompanying display of original early 20th century lantern slides depicting seafarers […]

The Feral ReWilders are excited to announce ‘Unfolded’, an evocative exhibition showcasing the work of the nine inaugural Feral ReWilding artists from Feral Art School; Jessie Davies, Faith Foster, Teddy Lucine, Linda Martin, Sam Metz, Jay Moy, Dionne Ruffy, Lauren Saunders and Sue White. Feral Art School’s ‘Rewilding Practice’ has been a year-long postgraduate programme […]

Steam Studios proudly presents a photographic exhibition by Dr. Alec Gill MBE, capturing the resilient spirit and raw humanity of Hulls Hessle Road fishing community between 1971 and 1988. Through this compelling body of work, Gill offers an intimate visualisation of a working-class neighbourhood on the cusp of change.

Sanctuary is an exhibition of photographs by Jonathan Turner of Lens Lab Project and members of the Welcome House Photoclub. Sanctuary documents activities centred around Welcome House, including Acorn FC, and Photoclub; two organisations providing support and friendship for those seeking refuge here in the UK, whilst navigating the complexities of the refugee and asylum process. The […]

Microworld is a free family exhibition that will open on Saturday 24 May. Visitors will be invited to enter a world filled with digital life-forms, bright colours and ambient sounds. They will explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to their movements and each other. These ambitious colourful artworks are created by […]

Black hair is a key aspect of identity, with intricate styles, links to heritage, and popular culture. Throughout history to the present day, Black hair has been important in sharing artistry and culture. At the same time Black hair can often be misunderstood, from its texture, to styling and discrimination, often mirroring the changing social […]