Tag: Streetlife Museum of Transport

Make your own colourful vehicles and paper flower crowns inspired by the 1970s. Takes place: 1pm – 3pm

Follow our maritime trail around Streetlife Museum and explore the rich heritage of Hull. Collect treasures along the way and exchange them for riches at our trading post. Takes place: 1pm – 3pm

Pop by and see our team in the Hull Museums Quarter Gardens to enjoy some fun science demonstrations designed for families with younger children. Takes place: 1pm – 3pm

Have a go at making your own puppet inspired by famous children’s tv characters from the 1970s up to the present day. Takes place: 11.30am-3pm

Come and join Beats Bus Records for a funky trip back to the ’70s! 🎶 It’s a drop-in session where you can try your hand at DJing, making beats, or even spitting a rap about how the world has changed. Open to ages 11-16 – come say hi, get creative, and have some fun! See […]

Have a go at making your own crafts inspired by popular space and science fiction films of the 1970s up to the present day in this fun family craft activity. Takes place: 1pm – 3pm

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

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 […]

Join us for quizzing, singing, crafting and a cuppa all in the inspiring setting of the Streetlife Museum. Mini bus parking is available to book by calling 01482 616661 or emailing museums@hcandl.co.uk. Please call 01482 614293 or email museums@hcandl.co.uk if you are planning to bring a group.Takes place on the last Friday of the month, from […]

Kids, imagine a world before the internet, smartphones and social media and the telly only had three channels. Adults, remember the ups and downs of a less complicated life! An exhibition exploring the highs and hardships of life in the 1970s, a decade beset by rising inflation and seemingly endless strikes. With power cuts and […]

For parents and carers with babies and young children Tree Babies and Tots is a nature-based group run by Phoenix Wellbeing. These relaxed sessions focus on the mental health and wellbeing of parents and carers with babies and young children. Come along to share mindful, nature-based activities with your children. Grab a warm drink and […]