Heritage Learning

We specialise in creating hands on, enjoyable learning experiences inspired by Hull's historic collections.

Account monitored 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

Our new Magical Museums family activity booklet is now available to download for FREE. The booklet is full of exciting activities inspired by the museum collections and artworks, with special content created by @Museumand_ and @HL_Hull #ACEsupported
https://t.co/abVCMwznJQ

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

We've signed up to the Family Arts Standards and we’re proud to be #FantasticforFamilies https://t.co/OK6r0E3EhR
You can find out more about what family activities we have on at @Hull_Museums this summer at https://t.co/TRQf4ZoZTU

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

Our new Magical Museums summer family activity pack is full of exciting activities you can try at home. From art, to archaeology, Hull’s maritime history, and nature, there’s lots to enjoy! Download a FREE copy from https://t.co/QHpSX16d3y @HL_Hull @Healthyholshull @HullMaritime

[Hull Maritime @HullMaritime]

#WhatisitWednesday |

More than 300 collection items have been meticulously photographed for future labelling & interpretation.

Here's some attention to detail you wouldn’t normally get to see.

Can you guess what this is? We'll reveal the answer later today.
Good luck! #HullYMC

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

We loved having you visit us at the Hands on History Museum! @priory_primary

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

What a lovely surprise to open this morning from our friends @SGP_hull who visited us last week. Year 3 were outstanding on their visit @Hull_Museums and we love the message inside the card:

“We learnt lots but also found out that COVID does not stop all fun!” You’re so right!

[Ferens Art Gallery @HullFerens]

This week is the last chance to visit the #MonetInMind exhibition before it closes on Sunday 4 July.

Claude Monet’s ‘Antibes’ is in Hull for the first time and the inspiration for the Monet in Mind curated by Future Ferens.

Book your free ticket at https://t.co/JVPDfQkYFa

[Hull Maritime @HullMaritime]

#WhatisitWednesday

More than 300 collection items have been meticulously photographed for future labelling & interpretation.

Here's some attention to detail you wouldn’t normally get to see.

Can you guess what this is? We'll reveal the answer later today.

Good luck! #HullYMC

[Ferens Art Gallery @HullFerens]

There are only two weeks left to see the Monet in Mind exhibition!

Book your free ticket here https://t.co/GRq3INiK8J

[Hull Museums @Hull_Museums]

Before the modernisation of Hull’s port facilities, loading and unloading cargo from ships was labour intensive.

Find out about the role of dockers and how they relied on specific tools of the trade to carry out their work in our #CuratorsChoice blog https://t.co/sAADFTBILw

[Hull Museums @Hull_Museums]

A big thanks to The Green Way Academy for taking part in our new pilot COVID-safe offer at Wilberforce House Museum, exclusive to Member Schools and funded by the @DCMS #CultureRecoveryFund.

We've loved sharing our magical museums with you again after all this time!

[Hull Maritime @HullMaritime]

#WhatisitWednesday |

More than 300 collection items have been meticulously photographed for future labelling & interpretation.

Here's some attention to detail you wouldn’t normally see.

Can you guess what this is?

The answer will be revealed later today. Good luck!

#HullYMC

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

What we love to see - lots of big smiles! 😁 It’s been a fantastic day working with Year 2.

[Hull Museums @Hull_Museums]

Today is a big day!

Our first on site schools session since before the lockdowns. A huge thank you to member school @OldfleetP for taking part in Transport Through Time at the Streetlife Museum and to the @DCMS #CultureRecoveryFund for enabling this to happen.

[Hull Maritime @HullMaritime]

Come and see us at the Big Malarkey on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 June and explore Hull’s fascinating maritime story. Meet a Victorian Fishwife, show off your art skills, and hold history in your hands! Tickets available here: https://t.co/RrtX9OdZp0 #ChildrensEyesMW

[Hull Museums @Hull_Museums]

Thanks to the @DCMS #CultureRecoveryFund we’re absolutely delighted to be welcoming our member schools back to our museums this summer term to take part in exclusive pilots of new Covid-safe led sessions!

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

Thanks to the @DCMS recovery fund we’re absolutely delighted to be welcoming our member schools back to our Museums this Summer Term to take part in excusive pilots of new Covid safe led sessions.

[Hull Museums @Hull_Museums]

Today is the start of @MuseumWeek!

7 days, 7 themes, 7 hashtags...

#OnceUponATimeMW
#BehindTheScenesMW
#ChildrensEyesMW
#EurekaMW
#CaptionThisMW
#ArtIsEverywhereMW
#WordsForTheFutureMW

Keep an eye out for some fantastic museum-themed content!

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

Why not finish off the weekend with a fun art activity? In this family tutorial, artist Dom Heffer shows you how you can make your own sculpture inspired by Eduardo Paolozzi's 'Large Frog, Version II' which is part of the collections at @HullFerens

https://t.co/tO1aQbC2wf

[Heritage Learning @HeritageLearn]

Looking for a fun family activity to try this weekend? Inspired by the cars at the Streetlife Museum, in this video we show you how you can have a go at making your own balloon-powered car using some simple materials.
https://t.co/RQfl8ngi2Q
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