The Hands on History Museum, in the old Grammar School where William Wilberforce studied, houses the story of Hull and its people.
Entry to the museum is free.
Hands on History includes a fascinating glimpse into Victorian times, the Story of Hull and also features the Egyptian Gallery. This gallery is home to a genuine 2,600 year old mummy and unique replicas of King Tutankhamen’s treasures.
The museum is open 12noon-4pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Dates
| Date | Time | Price | |
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| 24 May 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 14 Jun 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 28 Jun 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 12 Jul 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 26 Jul 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 9 Aug 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 23 Aug 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 13 Sep 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 27 Sep 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 11 Oct 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 25 Oct 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 8 Nov 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 22 Nov 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
| 13 Dec 2025 | 12:00pm | £0 - £0 | Discover More |
Venue Details
The museum is open from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm every second and fourth Saturday of each month. From local history to global treasure, take a walk through the ages in Hull’s Old Town. There’s so much history to get your hands on in our museum. Uncover the Story of Hull. See what life was like in Victorian times. And come face to face with a 2,600-year-old mummy! Where else can you hop from locally-made textiles to King Tutankhamun’s treasures? Find us in the old Grammar School where Hull’s famous abolitionist William Wilberforce once studied.
Facilities
Accessible Information Points
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Wheelchair Access
