Hull Museums

What will you discover at Hull's Fabulous, Fun & FREE museums? What are you waiting for..?

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A posthumous Happy 110th Birthday to Professor John Saville (1916-2009), who taught at University of Hull 1947-82, and worked with Philip Larkin (whose politics were polar opposite of his own Marxism) to create Hull University Archives. @Hull_Museums @hull_libraries

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Tickets are available for the newly restored Spurn Lightship!

Be one of the first to step aboard when it reopens at 11am on Saturday 7 March.

We recommend booking in advance to help avoid queues. Walk up entry is still available

Book your free tickets: https://t.co/ZAkSnONaYn

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Please note the Streetlife Museum will be closed from today until Friday 6 February 2026 for essential maintenance.

It will reopen on Saturday 7 February 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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The Streetlife Museum will be closed from tomorrow Monday 5 January until Friday 6 February 2026 for essential maintenance.

It will reopen on Saturday 7 February 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Happy New Year!

From everyone here at Hull Museums, we wish everyone a happy new year

Here’s to 2026!

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Please note the Streetlife Museum will be closed 5 January - 6 February 2026 for essential maintenance.

It will reopen on Saturday 7 February 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Merry Christmas from all of us at Hull Museums. We hope everyone has a lovely day!

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Monday 29 December 10am-4.30pm
Tuesday 30 December 10am–4:30pm
Wednesday 31 December 10am-3:30pm
Thursday 1 January Closed
Friday 2 January 10am–4:30pm

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Planning your next visit? Here are our Christmas opening times:
Tuesday 23 December 10am-3:30pm
Wednesday 24 December Closed
Thursday 25 December Closed
Friday 26 December Closed
Saturday 27 December Closed
Sunday 28 December Closed

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Fantastic news! Well done🥳🥳

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🎉 Good news! @HeyVolunteering have made it onto the shortlist for @VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar competition.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/FEXD6rG2Zv

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Doubtful it'll be a white Christmas, but here's a snowy Queen Victoria Square in January 1956, with @HullFerens (right) and, behind the van on the left, the tailor's shop of Maurice Lipman, father of actress Dame Maureen Lipman. @Hull_Museums @hull_libraries

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Planning your visit to the museums this December? Here are some key dates you need to know.

All museum sites will be closed from Wednesday 24 December until Sunday 28 December. They will be closed again on Thursday 1 January.

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The lost elegance of department store shopping - the shawl and scarf department of Thorton-Varley, Prospect St, #Hull in 1930s. Mrs Slocombe just out of shot... @Hull_Museums @hull_libraries

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Be part of a nationally significant heritage transformation👏✨

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Conservation & Engagement Officer

Applications for the role will close on Wednesday 10 December.

For more information, and to apply: https://t.co/EXefVIhWLO

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2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for @Hull_Museums and @HullFerens as they announce an exciting exhibition programme!

Read all about it ➡️ https://t.co/SvX7NoDPtw

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Today we remember the service and sacrifice of our armed forces community that fought and were involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

#RemembranceDay

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Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter!

See website or 👉 https://t.co/yGaDP7gDiG

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It's 420th anniversary of #GunpowderPlot a defining point in development of C17th English Protestant national identity. In 1631 Arthur Harpur of Sutton left money for an annual sermon to commemorate the plot in the parish church (pictured). @Hull_Museums @hull_libraries

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An exciting opportunity - @Hull_Museums and @HullFerens are recruiting two museum technicians. Further details at https://t.co/o159aqF06r Closing date 10 November.
Here's the Ferens picture store in 1950s.

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#OTD 280 years ago, 1745, William Herbert, 2nd Duke of Powis, was buried having died a few days earlier. He commanded the regiment in #Hull 1688 when, in a coup, Protestant officers captured him and his troops 3/4 December. @Hull_Museums @hull_libraries