Hull & East Riding Museum
Hull & East Riding Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Dig into 235 million years of history with our curious collections From majestic mammoths to marvellous Roman mosaics, step into a world where history comes alive. Find out about the Saxon invaders. Stroll through an Iron Age Village. Then get a glimpse inside a Roman bath house. With mysterious wooden warriors, medieval treasures and more – you’re sure to have a mammoth day out!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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YorkshireCelt
York, UK109 contributions
May 2021
Fantastic free museum! We visited as a family of two adults (my dad and I - both history buffs) and absolutely loved it. There is a lot to see and the museum paints a really vivid picture of Yorkshire’s early history. Coming from York we know a lot about the Romans onwards, so it was great to acquaint ourselves with the people (and animals) who lived here before that. It was a shame that much of the museum was closed off, but we understand that they are having to work under the present restrictions and there is still plenty to see despite this. We will definitely come back for more once its open fully!
Written 29 May 2021
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Les G
39 contributions
Sept 2021
The museum leads you through a history from the ice age with a life size mammoth towering above you to fantastic Roman mosaics. Many cabinets with artifacts in and reconstructions of how life was. Well worth a visit and Streetlife museum is next door to it, completely different but also well worth seeing.
Written 14 September 2021
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GaiusMagnus
Doncaster, UK214 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Chunks of the museum was not open to view. The lighting is so bad it is difficult to read labels etc.m let alone get a good view of the artefacts. It all felt a bit tired. Some interesting exhibits though, so bring a torch or use your phone light!
Written 29 August 2021
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dnowland_12
Leeds, UK4,471 contributions
Jun 2021
What a shame that as a result of Covid only a part of the museum was open to the public, I will have to try and return when it can be seen in all it's glory and see all the areas and exhibits, however the good news is that it is free.
What we did see was quite interesting and easily passed the allotted hour on the entry ticket.
The museum gardens outside in the square are also very nice and there is space and seating if you want to have a picnic.
Worth a visit.
What we did see was quite interesting and easily passed the allotted hour on the entry ticket.
The museum gardens outside in the square are also very nice and there is space and seating if you want to have a picnic.
Worth a visit.
Written 30 June 2021
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CatherineD270
Queensbury, UK74 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
From outside this museum is quite unprepossessing and looks fairly small. But venture inside! Like the Tardis, it’s much bigger on the inside and for anyone interested in history and the local area it’s absolutely fascinating! This well planned out museum tells the story of the development of the area from prehistory through the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, Roman, Saxon, Viking and medieval periods all through archaeological finds and reconstructions. Meet the life size woolly mammoth, stroll through an Iron Age settlement, visit a Roman bath house and see the wonderful mosaics uncovered locally. The museum is good for children with lots of information pitched at the right level for little time travellers but it’s also a fascinating journey through the past for adults. Don’t be deceived by the fact that it looks small outside - allow plenty of time to get the most from your visit. One of the most user friendly, interesting and entertaining museums I’ve ever visited and it’s free to visit.
Written 26 September 2024
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pinkvoid
Leeds, UK227 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We visited today with our children aged between 2 and 13 and we all absolutely loved it. Amazing museum with lots to explore, a real Yorkshire gem. I highly recommend anyone in the area pays a visit.
Written 15 July 2023
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needdm
Chesterfield, UK254 contributions
Feb 2020
Never heard of it before my visit, but has to be one of the best museums I have been to of it’s size. Well designed in chronological order, each room reveals more and more treasures. The Roman mosaics are an highlight, but the whole museum is worth seeing. To cap it all it is free
Written 9 February 2020
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Judith L
56 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
In all honesty we only visited this museum to get some shelter from the rain! We were so pleased that we did. A lovely museum, giving the geology and history of the area. I was very impressed with how the museum was laid out in chronological fashion with reconstructions of buildings through the ages. There was a lot of supporting information which was clearly laid out.
I can recommend this museum.
I can recommend this museum.
Written 1 October 2022
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ConstantChange
Stevenage, UK68 contributions
Oct 2022
We arrived on a quiet October afternoon and were greeted by a pleasant lady who explained the layout and how to use the lifts. My wife uses a portable mobility scooter (the most popular make) and this just fitted into the wheelchair lifts, so we were able to go everywhere. Some of the corners were a bit tight, but scooter users will be used to doing the odd three-point turn.
The variety and scale of displays was astonishing. We'd not visited the East Riding before so were fascinated to learn all about its history, all the way back to the Stone Age.
Plenty of staff were on hand if we had any questions and the whole visit was just a really nice experience. Marvellous that this resource is provided free but donations are welcom from those who are able to help out.
The variety and scale of displays was astonishing. We'd not visited the East Riding before so were fascinated to learn all about its history, all the way back to the Stone Age.
Plenty of staff were on hand if we had any questions and the whole visit was just a really nice experience. Marvellous that this resource is provided free but donations are welcom from those who are able to help out.
Written 18 October 2022
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Hannah
Skipton, UK114 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The museum was much bigger than I expected and I loved the themed displays and decoration for the areas as it really helped to bring the items to life and show them in context. The lady who welcomed us was very friendly. Will certainly be back to visit again when I have more time, especially since the museum is free to enter.
Written 7 August 2023
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Yes, most of it would be accessible in a wheelchair I would think.
Written 29 July 2017
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