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Hull & East Riding Museum, Kingston-upon-Hull

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The Hull and East Riding Museum is located in the Museums Quarter of the Old Town in Kingston upon Hull, England. It dates back to 1925 as the Museum of Commerce and Industry in a former Customs House but acquired its present name in 1989 with a major refurbishment and new entrance, with the transport section moving to a separate museum. It displays items from prehistoric to medieval in the area, many of them in life-size tableaux or reconstructions of rooms and buildings.

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  • By theharrogatelady
    Some really interesting exhibits in this town centre museum. Hulls local fishing industry obviously features but also its Viking heritage is interesting to read. So much to see. Very friendly staff...  more »
  • By needdm
    Never heard of it before my visit, but has to be one of the best museums I have been to of it’s size. Well designed in chronological order, each room reveals more and more treasures. The Roman...  more »
  • By JRT1960
    This is an amazing place and it's free. We were in 3 hours reading everything we possibly could. We live in Yorkshire and had no idea about all the finds in Yorkshire. We can't wait to go back and we....  more »
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  • By Margaret Corson
    Incredible museum. Small on the outside but huge inside. Staff were fantastic and there was so much to see and do. Kept 5 and 2 year old really entertained. Some bits were a little dark and could have done with a bit more light to explore but definitely 5 stars of excellent museum. Recommend to anyone who's not been. We would certainly go back.
  • By Shug Laverty
    Only able to spend a short time here, but really interesting place. Lots of different areas depicting various ages of the development of the area. Museum is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside and there are many exhibits. Would like to visit again to see more of this great place.
  • By Isabel Gilleard
    Wonderful opportunity to visit. Great museum with a unique display of artifacts. Good attention to entertainment and engagement with people.
  • By Paul Rowe
    Good to walk around but in need of modernisation. More interactive displays for the children would help.
  • By Pam Jones
    Lots to see. Very interesting. Nice to take your time!
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