Learn and engage

Journey into the past and learn something new with Hull Museums and Gallery

Whether you’re a local school or community group, there are lots of ways to learn and get inspired at Hull Museums. Join us for an immersive, experience-led school session. Take a self-guided group tour. Or get creative with our community projects. 

With so much to learn and explore, get ready to ignite your imagination!

For schools

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Experience days

Our friendly learning team offers tours, activities and inspiring demos – all designed with the school curriculum in mind.

  

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Self-directed visits

Want something more hands-off? Bring your school group for a self-guided trip around our fascinating venues and collections.

  

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Outreach (members only)

Why not bring the museum to you with Museums in a Box and our Pop-up Exhibitions? Available to member schools in Hull.

School memberships

We have two different memberships for schools in Hull. Discover what’s on offer and find the right package for you. Already a member? Visit this page to log in to your digital platform and access your resources.

Explore school memberships

Get involved

You don’t have to be a student to make the most of Hull Museums – we have plenty of ways for you to engage.

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Families & under 5s

From mini masterpieces to museum trails, we have lots of fun activities for families and under 5s.

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Young people

Whether you’re in your teens or your twenties, get creative with your local museums and gallery.

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Adults and communities

Find out more about our community projects, local groups and creative ways to get involved across our venues.

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Volunteer

Get hands on behind the scenes at Hull Museums. Find out about our latest volunteering opportunities.

Group visits

Our self-directed visits aren’t just for schools – any groups of 15 or more need to book before visiting.

Find out more about group visits

Online learning

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Virtual visit

Take a virtual tour around some of our venues, and discover the fascinating stories within!

  

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Medieval crafts

From woodwork to wool spinning, learn about crafts that were around in medieval times.

  

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Festival of Archaeology

Check out these medieval demonstrations filmed during the Festival of Archaeology 2020.

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Support us

Like what we do? There are plenty of ways you can support your local museums and help bring world-class cultural experiences to Hull for years to come.

Find out how you can support us
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Donate to Hull Museums

Help us deliver free activities for disadvantaged children and young people in Hull. Your support could fund the spark that ignites a lifelong passion for culture and heritage.

Make a donation