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In the past three year’s Simpsons of York have been working with Hull City Council and architects, Purcell, to sensitively restore all the architectural features inside and outside of the building.

Now, Hull Maritime set to unveil the newly restored building and now ready to start the next stage of its transformation.

Now, the building is ready for the fit out and installation of new displays that will bring the city’s unique collections to life with cutting edge technology including new immersive projections, films and a planetarium.

Before: The entrance before restoration
After: The grand entrance following refurbishment
Before: Whaling gallery before its transformation
After: The new whaling gallery
Before: Gallery space
After: Spaces will tell stories in different ways
Before: Office space on the second floor
After: Previous office space will increase display space by 50 per cent
The Court Room - one of the most beautiful rooms in the city
New cafe area
Gallery space on the ground floor
The new atrium is flooded with light
New spiral staircase
Access to a dome offering new views of Hull's skyline
Before: A great deal of work was needed to develop the space
After: New atrium created