Tag: Wilberforce House Museum

In partnership with the Wilberforce Institute, the lecture will begin at 4.30pm, directly after the Museum closes, and all will take place in Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, HU1 1N. Chris Evans, Professor of History at the University of South Wales, will be discussing aspects of his latest book in a talk entitled, ‘Slavery’s […]

Step inside Hull’s oldest museum on a guided tour of Wilberforce House Museum. Welcome to  the elegant 17th c Merchant’s House, home of William Wilberforce, prominent Hull MP and one of the key figures in the the Anti-Slavery Movement. Step back in time with our guides in an hour-long tour, exploring the house, the man […]

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 […]

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.

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.