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A range of free activities take place throughout the year, all with a maritime twist! Check this page for details about our next event

  • Hands On with maritime treasures
    Every Thursday, 1 - 3pm at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum.
    Hull Maritime volunteers are delivering object handling sessions for you to get hands on with our maritime history.
    Since the 12th century when Monks from Meaux Abbey built a quay to trade their wool from, the River Hull has played an integral part in Hull’s maritime story. Using items from our handling collections we look at the goods traded, life and wildlife on the river and how the docks were expanded from the River Hull over the last 800 years.
  • Festival of Archaeology Day 
    Friday 24 July, 10am - 2pm at Lesley Downs, Ferens Building, University of Hull campus, Cottingham Road, HU6 7RX
    Festival of Archaeology Day to explore life by the aquatic environments of East Yorkshire.
    We are inviting you to our Festival of Archaeology Day at the University of Hull to explore life by the aquatic environments of East Yorkshire from prehistory to today. This is an event for the whole family with interactive activities for kids and adults!
    The following activities will run throughout the day:
    Fun with Flags – Discovering Doggerland
    Did you know that 10,000 years ago you could have walked from Hull to Amsterdam? Or found a great place to live on your way? Come and follow our way-markers to discover more about Doggerland, the land mass that once joined the UK to mainland Europe. Then make your own flag to guide your friends across this fascinating prehistoric landscape.
    South Blockhouse VR model
    Did you know that hidden beneath a carpark near the mouth of the River Hull lies the remains of a Tudor fort? Find out about Hull's South Blockhouse, part of fortifications built on the orders on Henry VIII. Explore finds from archaeological digs and step into the past with a Virtual Reality South Blockhouse with Humber Field Archaeology and Hull Maritime. We'll also have comics, zines and some freebies for you to take away too!
    Prehistoric boats of the Humber
    Learn about some of the oldest watercraft of Europe found in East Yorkshire and design your own sewn plank boat.
    Dugout boats with Rewilding Youth
    Join Rewilding Youth for a hands-on experience and learn more about how we took young people on a journey through time, exploring how our ancestors would have used local blue spaces crafted dug out boats using materials and resources from the land around them.
    Ancient pollen from Humber's wetlands
    Explore remains of ancient pollen detected by archaeologists and scientists in sites around the river Humber.
    East Riding Archaeological Society
    Handle finds from recent community archaeological excavations in East Riding and find out how to get involved in the work of the society.
    Book your place here.

  • Time and Tide: Archaeology and nature walk 
    Wednesday 22 July, 10am – 11:30am and Wednesday 29 July, 5.30pm - 7pm. 
    To celebrate the theme of this year’s Festival of Archaeology, which is “Archaeology and Nature”, Hull Maritime is running free guided walks
    Meet at the Voyage statue, Nelson Street and the walk will end at North Bridge, Great Union Street.
    To celebrate the theme of this year’s Festival of Archaeology, which is “Archaeology and Nature”, Hull Maritime is running free guided walks exploring the wildlife and history to be found along the River Hull. Join us for an archaeology and nature walk along the banks of the River Hull and learn about the plants and animals to be found along the lower reaches of the river with Dr Africa Gomez from the University of Hull. Intertwined with nature you'll also hear from Humber Field Archaeology's Peter Connelly about the archaeology, history and heritage of the area, which will include details about Henry VIII’s fortifications that once ran along the east bank of the river. Free activity. Most suitable for adults, children (accompanied by a responsible adult) are very welcome.
    The walking route is approximately 1.1 miles; the terrain is relatively flat; and the walk will last roughly 90 minutes. Mobility accessible to all.
    Booking is essential. Book here.

    Summer holiday activities 
    During the school holidays there will be a hive of activity in Queen Victoria Sqaure and the Museums Quarter.

    Monday 21 July to Sunday 26 July

    Hull Museums Quarter Activities
     

  • Help yourself to pop up craft activities, puzzle sheets and colouring sheets, dressing up and toys at the Streetlife Museum every day. 
  • Enjoy playing with our garden games on the lawn. 
  • Relax in one of our garden deck chairs.
  • Pick up a copy of our maritime summer trail running at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum. 

  • Enjoy fun free and drop-in led craft sessions with our families team at the Streetlife Museum:

    - Mini Boats Making, Wednesday 22 July, 1-3pm
    - Make a Mini Treasure Chest, Thursday 23 July, 1-3pm

  • Book on one of our Relaxed (SEND) craft sessions running on Thursday mornings designed for children who are neurodivergent, have a disability or experience anxiety, at:  www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events 
  • Have fun posing with one of our pirate or seaside photo cutout boards. 
  • Borrow one of our Garden Explorer packs from the Hull and East Riding Museum front desk to explore the nature and wildlife in the garden.
  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass or one of our picnic benches. Ice creams, cold snacks, and hot and cold drinks will be available to buy daily.
  • Book on one of our weekly children’s Healthy Holidays Hull activity sessions funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council for children who live in Hull or attend Hull schools. For standard sessions, please visit here:   For SEND sessions, please visit here: 

Monday 27 July – Sunday 2 August

Hull Museums Quarter Activities

  • Help yourself to pop up craft activities, puzzle sheets, colouring sheets, dressing up and toys, at the Streetlife Museum every day. 
  • Enjoy playing with our garden games on the lawn. 
  • Relax in one of our garden deck chairs.
  • Pick up a copy of our maritime summer trail running at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum. 

  • Enjoy fun free and drop-in led craft sessions with our families team at the Streetlife Museum:

    -Make a Seabird puppet, Wednesday 29 July, 1-3pm.

    -Make a Mini Beach, Thursday 30 July, 1-3pm

  • Book on one of our Relaxed (SEND) craft sessions running on Thursday mornings designed for children who are neurodivergent, have a disability or experience anxiety, at: www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events 
  • Have fun posing with one of our pirate or seaside photo cutout boards. 
  • Borrow one of our Garden Explorer packs from the Hull and East Riding Museum front desk to explore the nature and wildlife in the garden.
  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass or one of our picnic benches. Ice creams, cold snacks, and hot and cold drinks will be available to buy daily.
  • Book on one of our weekly children’s Healthy Holidays Hull activity sessions funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council for children who live in Hull or attend Hull schools. For standard sessions, please visit here:  For SEND sessions, please visit here:  

Monday 3 August to Sunday 9 August

Hull Museums Quarter Activities

  • Help yourself to pop up craft activities, puzzle sheets, colouring sheets, dressing up and toys, at the Streetlife Museum every day. 
  • Enjoy playing with our garden games on the lawn. 
  • Relax in one of our garden deck chairs.
  • Pick up a copy of our maritime summer trail running at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum. 
  • On 3rd August 11am-1pm, Join Phoenix Wellbeing in the Wilberforce House Museum Garden, for some free, drop-in nature inspired family wellbeing crafts, including: Leaf Bashing (Hapa Zome) nature art, Stone painting, Salt dough and playdough nature printing, Pirate map making and Nature mandalas. 
  • Enjoy fun free and drop-in led craft sessions with our families team at the Streetlife Museum:

Make a Nautical Wreaths, Wednesday 5 August, 1-3pm

Make a Seaside Matching Card Game, Thursday 6 August, 1-3pm.

  • Book on one of our Relaxed (SEND) craft sessions running on Thursday mornings designed for children who are neurodivergent, have a disability or experience anxiety, at: www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events 
  • Have fun posing with one of our pirate or seaside photo cutout boards. 
  • Borrow one of our Garden Explorer packs from the Hull and East Riding Museum front desk to explore the nature and wildlife in the garden.
  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass or one of our picnic benches. Ice creams, cold snacks, and hot and cold drinks will be available to buy daily.
  • Book on one of our weekly children’s Healthy Holidays Hull activity sessions funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council for children who live in Hull or attend Hull schools. For standard sessions, please visit here:   For SEND sessions, please visit here:  

Monday 10 August to Sunday 16 August

Hull Museums Quarter Activities

  • Help yourself to pop up craft activities, puzzle sheets, colouring sheets, dressing up and toys, at the Streetlife Museum every day. 
  • Enjoy playing with our garden games on the lawn. 
  • Relax in one of our garden deck chairs.
  • Pick up a copy of our maritime summer trail running at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum. 
  • Enjoy fun free and drop-in led craft sessions with our families team at the Streetlife Museum:

-Junk Model sea Monsters, Wednesday 12 August, 1-3pm

-Jellyfish and Starfish Decorations, Thursday 13 August, 1-3pm

  • Book on one of our Relaxed (SEND) craft sessions running on Thursday mornings designed for children who are neurodivergent, have a disability or experience anxiety, at: www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events 
  • Have fun posing with one of our pirate or seaside photo cutout boards. 
  • Borrow one of our Garden Explorer packs from the Hull and East Riding Museum front desk to explore the nature and wildlife in the garden.
  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass or one of our picnic benches. Ice creams, cold snacks, and hot and cold drinks will be available to buy daily.
  • Book on one of our weekly children’s Healthy Holidays Hull activity sessions funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council for children who live in Hull or attend Hull schools. For standard sessions, please visit here:   For SEND sessions, please visit here.  

Monday 17 August – Sunday 23 August

Hull Museums Quarter Activities

  • Help yourself to pop up craft activities, puzzle sheets, colouring sheets, dressing up and toys, at the Streetlife Museum every day. 
  • Enjoy playing with our garden games on the lawn. 
  • Relax in one of our garden deck chairs.
  • Pick up a copy of our maritime summer trail running at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum. 
  • Enjoy fun free and drop-in led craft sessions with our families team at the Streetlife Museum:

- Collage ice creams, Wednesday 19 August, 1-3pm 

- Moon and stars, Thursday 20 August, 1-3pm

  • Join us for a Classic Car Day on Saturday 22 August, 10am-3pm- Stroll through the Museums Quarter Garden to explore vintage and classic motor vehicles from the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club, find out the history of the vehicles and take photos of your favourites.
  • Book on one of our Relaxed (SEND) craft sessions running on Thursday mornings designed for children who are neurodivergent, have a disability or experience anxiety, at: www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events 
  • Have fun posing with one of our pirate or seaside photo cutout boards. 
  • Borrow one of our Garden Explorer packs from the Hull and East Riding Museum front desk to explore the nature and wildlife in the garden.
  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass or one of our picnic benches. Ice creams, cold snacks, and hot and cold drinks will be available to buy daily.
  • Book on one of our weekly children’s Healthy Holidays Hull activity sessions funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council for children who live in Hull or attend Hull schools. For standard sessions, please visit here. For SEND sessions, please visit here.  

Monday 24 August – Sunday 30 August

Hull Museums Quarter Activities

  • Help yourself to pop up craft activities, puzzle sheets, colouring sheets, dressing up and toys, at the Streetlife Museum every day. 
  • Enjoy playing with our garden games on the lawn. 
  • Relax in one of our garden deck chairs.
  • Pick up a copy of our maritime summer trail running at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum. 
  • Enjoy fun free and drop-in led craft sessions with our families team at the Streetlife Museum:

-Sailor Hats, Wednesday 26 August, 1-3pm

-Ships wheel dreamcatchers, Thursday 27 August, 1-3pm

  • Book on one of our Relaxed (SEND) craft sessions running on Thursday mornings designed for children who are neurodivergent, have a disability or experience anxiety, at: www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events 
  • Have fun posing with one of our pirate or seaside photo cutout boards. 
  • Borrow one of our Garden Explorer packs from the Hull and East Riding Museum front desk to explore the nature and wildlife in the garden.
  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass or one of our picnic benches. Ice creams, cold snacks, and hot and cold drinks will be available to buy daily.
  • Book on one of our weekly children’s Healthy Holidays Hull activity sessions funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council for children who live in Hull or attend Hull schools. For standard sessions, please visit here: For SEND sessions, please visit here. 

Monday 31 August – Sunday 6 September 

Hull Museums Quarter Activities

  • Help yourself to pop up craft activities, puzzle sheets, colouring sheets, dressing up and toys, at the Streetlife Museum every day. 
  • Enjoy playing with our garden games on the lawn. 
  • Relax in one of our garden deck chairs.
  • Pick up a copy of our maritime summer trail running at Streetlife Museum and Hull and East Riding Museum. 
  • Enjoy fun free and drop-in led craft sessions with our families team at the Streetlife Museum:

-Sharks and whales, Wednesday 2 September, 1-3pm

-Famous Fish, Thursday 3 September, 1-3pm

  • Book on one of our Relaxed (SEND) craft sessions running on Thursday mornings designed for children who are neurodivergent, have a disability or experience anxiety, at: www.hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events 
  • Have fun posing with one of our pirate or seaside photo cutout boards. 
  • Borrow one of our Garden Explorer packs from the Hull and East Riding Museum front desk to explore the nature and wildlife in the garden.
  • Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass or one of our picnic benches. Ice creams, cold snacks, and hot and cold drinks will be available to buy daily.
  • Book on one of our weekly children’s Healthy Holidays Hull activity sessions funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council for children who live in Hull or attend Hull schools. For standard sessions, please visit here. For SEND sessions, please visit here.