Plan your visit
Friendly, accessible and free for everyone to enjoy. There’s no need to book, just come on down and journey through 235 million years of history with us.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday
10am–4:30pm
Sunday
11am–4pm
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time.
Holiday closures
We’re open on bank holidays except Good Friday.
We’re also closed between 24–28 December and on 1 January.
Facilities
Baby change
Gift shop
Lift
Toilets (including accessible toilet)
Venue hire
Wheelchair hire
Where to find us
You’ll find us in the Museums Quarter in Hull’s Old Town, next to the River Hull. The Streetlife Museum and Wilberforce House are also nearby.
Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology
36 High Street
Hull
HU1 1NQ
General enquiries: 01482 300 300
By bus
Hull bus station (Paragon Interchange) is just a 15-minute walk away.
The nearest bus stop is Drypool Bridge on Alfred Gelder Street.
By train
Hull train station is also situated 15 minutes walk away at Paragon Interchange.
With regular connections to York, Sheffield, Manchester and beyond.
By car
Being at the centre of Hull, we’re easily accessible by car.
You’ll find parking nearby on Alfred Gelder Street, Gandhi Way and Scale Lane. All within a few minutes of the museum.
By bike
Cycling here? We have space to park your bike outside Streetlife Museum.
Check out Travel Hull’s cycle map for routes.
Floor Plan
Plan your visit by downloading the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology (PDF)
Accessibility
We want the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology to be accessible to all our visitors. That’s why we have extra info and resources available to help you plan your visit – from easy-read guides to wheelchair hire. Visit our dedicated access page to find out more.
Bookings
It’s free to visit the Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology and there's no need to book – just come on down.
However, if you’re visiting with a large group (15 or more), please let us know by booking on the Self-directed visits page or get in touch with us at museums@hcandl.co.uk.
Food and drink
We don’t have our own café at the museum, but you’ll find a lovely outdoor picnic area here. If the weather’s good, why not bring a packed lunch and make the most of it?
There are also lots of places to eat and drink nearby. Including an independent café just across from our entrance on High Street.
Gift shop
Unearth an archaeological souvenir or grab a gift for the history-buff in your life at our museum shop.
Events and exhibitions
Make the most of your journey back in time! Check out What’s on at Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology to dig into our latest events. Or visit another one of our nearby museums while you’re here.
Photography
You’re welcome to take photos for personal, non-commercial use when you visit Hull and East Riding Museum. Be sure to share your snaps with us on social media:
Twitter @Hull_Museums
Facebook @HullMuseums
Instagram @Hull_Museums