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Find out more about celebrated Hull dressmaker Madame Clapham, who she made dresses for, and what made her salon so successful. Takes place 1pm – 2pm and 2.20pm – 3.30pm

Join local historian Paul Schofield to discover the story of six Hull personalities. The talk will explore the stories of famous Hull personalities Amy Johnson, Andrew Marvell, William Wilberforce, Thomas Ferens, Mick Ronson and Dorothy Mackaill. Tickets £5, booking essential

Join local historian Paul Schofield to discover the story of some of Hull’s old town pubs. The talk will take a look at some of Hull’s most interesting and historic pubs – their origins, names, architecture and anecdotes. Tickets £5, booking essential.

Join local historian and YouTuber Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd) to discover the history of the lost village of Drypool. The talk will explore the history of a small rural village that was swallowed and absorbed by growing, industrial Hull through the 19th and early 20th century, and how its past was unearthed by […]

Join local historian and YouTuber Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd) to discover the Lost Railways of Holderness. The talk will explore the impact of the railways on Britain, its industry, communication and social life. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the talk for a Q&A. Tickets £5, booking essential.

Join local historian and YouTuber Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd) to discover the story of Wyke-upon-Hull. The talk will explore the birth and growth of Hull and its growing importance through its early years and the industrial revolution. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the talk for a Q&A. Tickets […]

Join local historian and YouTuber Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd) to discover the history of Hull’s Docks. The talk will take you on a whistlestop tour of the Hull Dock Company, the fishing industry and Hull’s role as one of the UK’s major ports through much of its history. There will also be an […]

Join local historian and YouTuber Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd) to discover the history of the Humber Ferry. There has been a ferry across the Humber since Roman times, but the three steam ferries run by British Rail that crossed the river right up until the end of the 1970s are the ones that […]

Join local historian and YouTuber Jamie Topliss-Yates (aka Hull History Nerd) to discover the history of Hull’s town walls. The talk will explore the story of some of the earliest brick town walls in Europe, and their ignominious end as they made way for Hull’s entry into the Industrial Revolution. There will also be an […]

Join local historian Paul Schofield to discover the history of Hull’s musical heritage. This talk will explore the city’s composers, performers, venues and famous gigs. Tickets £5, booking essential

All aboard for a guided tour of the Streetlife Museum. Let our guides bring the popular Streetlife Museum to life in an hour-long tour, travelling through 200 years of transport history, from carriages to cars. Also hear the story of  Thomas Sheppard, the man largely responsible for this and Hull’s many other fascinating museum collections. […]

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 […]

Meet Father Christmas at Hull Museums this festive season! As the Museums Quarter turns back the clock to Victorian times, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Father Christmas in his traditional grotto. Enjoy festive storytelling and activities with Mrs. Claus or write your letter to Father Christmas before meeting the man himself. Each child will […]

Join us for a bold and colourful exhibition in the Museums Quarter this Spring, as we celebrate the lives of twenty historical women who changed the world, spanning from the 1500’s to the present day. A collection of works by Doncaster-based artist Chinwe Russell will be on display, depicting well-known modern and historical figures from […]

Hull Museums, in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), are proud to present the creative outcomes of the V&A led DesignLab project, an initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation of designers. This collaborative project brings together students, designers, and museum collections to explore the theme of home through design. Students from Sirius […]

In June 1926, the custom built Hull and East Yorkshire Deaf Centre was opened for the first time by Thomas Ferens. For a hundred years the building has been the heart of Hull’s Deaf community and the exhibition will feature photographs, stories and a film telling the story of the community over the last century.