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Calling all mini explorers! Join the Hull Museums and Hull Maritime team for fun art activities and stories inspired by the sea and sea creatures. This is a drop-in session designed for children under the age of 7 but older children are welcome to join in the fun too. In the session, there will be […]
Arts & Craft | Family Friendly | Ferens Art Gallery
In this fun family activity, have a mer-mazing time creating your own mermaid and sea monster crafts and artworks inspired by the Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery artworks and collections. Takes place 1pm-3pm
Explore the city’s art collection on a guided tour of Ferens Art Gallery. Our informative and friendly guides, will give you an overview of some of the highlights of the Gallery. In the hour-long tour, among others, we will reveal the stories of work by the 14th century Italian artist, Lorenzetti, art from the Dutch […]
Family Friendly | Ferens Art Gallery | Tours
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 […]
East Riding Museum | Exhibition | Ferens Art Gallery | Streetlife Museum of Transport | Wilberforce House Museum
To accompany Sirens, Women and the Sea, the Future Ferens group have responded with an exhibition exploring artistic responses to the story of the Sirens. The Future Ferens are a group of 18–25-year-old volunteers who are artists, future curators, and creatives. Their exhibition showcases a series of works created by the Future Ferens; the artworks explore themes […]
Exhibition | Ferens Art Gallery
This exhibition explores the story behind the siren, mythological female creatures whose song lured sailors to their deaths. From ancient cultures and mythology to contemporary activist responses, the works in this exhibition take you on a journey of seduction, suffrage, slavery, migration, gender fluidity, activism, and freedom. Featuring works from Tate, Leeds Art Gallery, the […]
The Young Artist Open exhibition has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2003 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks are submitted by individuals, schools, and local community groups, aged 15 and under. Each year there is a huge variety of work on display, […]
The annual Open Exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has celebrated the creativity of local amateur and professional artists since 1967. Each year the Open Exhibition provides an exciting opportunity for artists to display and sell artwork. Visitors can expect to see a fascinating array of artwork including impressive paintings, photography and textiles, as well […]
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Ferens Art Gallery | The Deep
Ferens Art Gallery are delighted to announce an ancient Egypt season this Spring/Summer 2023.
Queen Victoria’s own Jewel-Cabinet will visit the city as part of a new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The exhibition is part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust, which was generously lent by the late her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Previously commissioned for 2020 before the pandemic, this revived exhibition will take […]
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.
East Riding Museum | Ferens Art Gallery | Streetlife Museum of Transport | Wilberforce House Museum
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