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. - Ravenser Odd exhbition goes on tour
Tuesday 3 June until Saturday 30 August 2025 at Cleethorpes Library
The exhibition, Ravenser Odd: The Sunken Island of the Humber, will be heading back to Cleethorpes Library due to popular demand for the summer. The exhibition which has received great feedback from visitors delves into the history and folklore of the short-lived medieval town, which rose to wealth before being accused of piracy and stealing trade from its neighbours along the Humber. The exhibition will be available to visit during Cleethorpes Library’s opening hours.
Flag Making Workshop
Wednesday 23 July, 1-3pm. Cleethorpes Library.
Square Peg Hull are hosting a free creative workshop at Cleethorpes Library that invite people to explore Ravenser Odd in interactive and fun ways. This workshop is a free drop in session - no prior booking required, suitable for both children and adults.
Ravenser Odd - Flag Making Workshop - Lincs Inspire
Ravenser Odd Talk
Wednesday 30 July, 4-5pm. Cleethorpes Library.
A talk by Professor Emily Robinson - University of Sussex - delves into the history of Ravenser Odd: The Sunken Island of the Humber. Discover the history and folklore of the short-lived medieval town, which rose to wealth before being accused of piracy and stealing trade from its neighbours along the Humber. Free talk, but please book in advance online or at the library.
Ravenser Odd - Talk - Lincs Inspire
Interactive Workshop - Tales of the Tides
Thursday 31 July, 1:30pm-3pm at Cleethorpes Library.
Interactive workshop exploring the history, memory, and folklore of the Humber towns — and their lost medieval rival. Come along to share your stories and learn more about the myths and legends of the estuary. All welcome. Family friendly. Conversation and craft activities.
Interactive Workshop - Tales of the Tides - Lincs Inspire
Ravenser Odd Talk
Tuesday 12 August, 1-2pm. Cleethorpes Library.
A talk by Professor Emily Robinson - University of Sussex - delves into the history of Ravenser Odd: The Sunken Island of the Humber. Discover the history and folklore of the short-lived medieval town, which rose to wealth before being accused of piracy and stealing trade from its neighbours along the Humber. Free talk, but please book in advance online or at the library.
Ravenser Odd - Talk - Lincs Inspire - Cannons!
Thursday 24 July 1 - 3pm, Hull and East Riding Museum
Make your own cannon inspired by Henry’s Gun (on display in the Hull and East Riding Museum) which was discovered in the South Blockhouse archaeological digs.
Free, drop-in. - Hull Pride
Saturday 26 July, 10am – 3.30pm at Ferens Art Gallery.
Free, drop in.
Come along to the Pride Family Zone in Ferens Art Gallery where you can make your own Pride flag and have a go at our ‘Pride of Lions’ craft. Free, drop-in activity. All welcome. - Mini Masterpieces (Under 7s Art Activity) – Ocean Creature Creations
Tuesday 29 July 10am - 12 noon at Ferens Art Gallery.
Free, drop in.
Join us for fun ocean creature and marine ecosystem themed arts and craft activities and stories designed for children under 7 and their families, inspired by the new Microworld exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery. Older siblings are welcome to join in the fun too. - Mini Maritime Merchants
Thursday 31 July, 1-3pm, at Streetlife Museum, Museums Quarter
Follow our maritime trail around Streetlife Museum and explore the rich heritage of Hull. Collect treasures along the way and exchange them for riches at our trading post. Free, drop-in. - Maritime Explorers
Friday 1 August, 1 - 3pm, at Ferens Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Square
Free, drop-in.
Find out about how sailors have navigated and explored throughout history. Design your own map, learn about how mariners navigated using stars and constellations, make a compass and get hands on with our museum handling collections. - ‘Cannon, Crown and Clover’ Creative Workshop
Saturday 9 August, 10:30am – 2:30pm at The SPACE pop-up on Pier Street, Hull Fruit Market.
Free, drop-in.
To accompany the ‘Cannon, Crown and Clover’ exhibition, there will be a free drop-in craft workshop on Saturday 9 August with Square Peg Hull. All ages welcome. - ‘Cannon, Crown and Clover’ Creative Workshop
Saturday 16 August, 10:30am – 2:30pm at The SPACE pop-up on Pier Street, Hull Fruit Market.
Free, drop-in.
To accompany the ‘Cannon, Crown and Clover’ exhibition, there will be a free drop-in craft workshop on Saturday 16 August with Square Peg Hull. All ages welcome. - Drypool Feast
Saturday 6th September, 12-5pm at Rooted in Hull, St. Peter Street.
Free event.
Join Rooted in Hull as they celebrate the historic Drypool Feast with History talks, theatrical and musical performances, crafts and food. Hull Maritime will be joining the festivities with some South Blockhouse themed activities.
