Tag: Streetlife Museum of Transport

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

This session is designed for children and young people who have a disability, are neurodivergent, or experience anxiety. In the session, children can have a go at some of the activities that have been available in drop-in workshops over the February half term but in a quieter setting with limited numbers. Booking is essential. Please […]

To celebrate the exhibition ‘20 Women who Changed the World’ which opens in the Streetlife Museum in February 2026, have a go at making your own bunting or collage inspired by some of the amazing women whose portraits are on display. You can also try your hand at some fun construction challenges and play activities […]

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 […]

Create cool contraptions with our K’Nex and design your own ship. Will it be a fishing boat, sailing vessel or mega cargo ship? Let your imagination run wild. Takes place: 1pm – 3pm

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. […]

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 […]