The Maritime Museum opens on Saturday 8 August.
Set sail through 800 years of maritime history - explore the history of merchant shipping, fishing and whaling in the region and beyond
Reimagined
Retold
Reopened
Opened in 1871 as Hull’s Dock Offices, this iconic building has seen many ships sail past its windows.
Now, Hull Maritime Museum has been transformed and will display 50% more objects from the collection, with around 1,300 objects accessible across the galleries and open storage spaces, many on public display for the first time.
Through immersive galleries, major new displays and internationally significant collections, the museum tells the story of Hull’s 800-year relationship with the sea, a maritime history that helped shape trade, migration, fishing and whaling across Britain and beyond. Today, Hull and the Humber remain the UK’s busiest port complex.
From ship models to maritime art to a 40-foot whale skeleton, there is something for everyone.
Plan your visit
Opening times
The museum will be open, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm, Sunday, 11am – 4pm and will be free to visit.
Open on bank holidays except Good Friday.
Closed between 24–28 December and on 1 January.
Entry to the Maritime Museum is free. We advise booking in advance to avoid queues, especially at busy times. Walk‑up entry is available daily, but visitors without advance tickets may wait longer during peak periods.
Facilities
Gift shop
Café
Baby change
Toilets (including accessible toilet)
Changing Places toilet
Lift
Wheelchair access
Where to find us
You’ll find us in Queen Victoria Square in Hull City Centre, opposite the Ferens Art Gallery.
Hull Maritime Museum
Queen Victoria Square
Hull
HU1 3DX
