The best museums in Hull in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Hull, England, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Hull, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Hull.

Looking for the best museums in Hull? These are the best ones:

  1. Streetlife Museum of Transport1

    Streetlife Museum of Transport

     Hull
    The Streetlife Museum of Transport is a unique transport museum situated in the city of Kingston upon Hull, England. This museum offers a deep dive into the history of transportation, providing a unique perspective on how transport has evolved over the years.
  2. The Deep2

    The Deep

     Hull
    The Deep is a public aquarium that is situated at Sammy's Point, where the River Hull and the Humber Estuary meet in Hull, England. This unique location was opened to the public in March 2002 and has since become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
  3. Hull Maritime Museum3

    Hull Maritime Museum

     Hull
    The Hull Maritime Museum, situated in Kingston upon Hull, England, is a fascinating destination that delves into the city's rich seafaring heritage. The museum's mission is to preserve and make available the maritime history of Hull and east Yorkshire through a variety of artefacts and documents. Originally known as the Museum of Fisheries and Shipping, it opened in 1912 and moved to its current location, the Dock Offices building, in 1974. This building, a striking example of Victorian architecture, was the former headquarters of the Hull Dock Company.
  4. Wilberforce House Museum4

    Wilberforce House Museum

     Hull
    Wilberforce House, located in the Museums Quarter of Kingston-upon-Hull, is a historic house museum in Britain. It is renowned as the birthplace of the social reformer William Wilberforce, who dedicated his time as a member of Parliament to work towards the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.
  5. Ferens Art Gallery5

    Ferens Art Gallery

     Hull
    The Ferens Art Gallery, located in the English city of Kingston upon Hull, is named after Thomas Ferens. Ferens generously donated both the site and the funds necessary for the establishment of the gallery. This act of philanthropy has resulted in a cultural institution that continues to enrich the city and its visitors.
  6. Hull and East Riding Museum6

    Hull and East Riding Museum

     Hull
    The Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology is situated in the Museums Quarter of the Old Town in Kingston upon Hull, England. This location is steeped in history and provides a rich cultural backdrop for the museum's extensive collection of archaeological artefacts.
  7. Arctic Corsair7

    Arctic Corsair

     Hull
    The Arctic Corsair (H320) is a deep-sea trawler that was built in 1960 and converted into a museum ship in 1999. This historical vessel provides a unique insight into the deep-sea fishing industry of Hull, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the ship and learn about its rich history.
  8. Hands on History Museum8

    Hands on History Museum

     Hull
    The Hands on History Museum is housed in Hull's old Grammar School, built in the late sixteenth century. William Wilberforce studied here, and current displays explore the Story of Hull, including a fascinating ‘hands on’ glimpse into Victorian Childhood. An Egyptian gallery is also home to a 2,600
  9. Hull Guildhall Collection9

    Hull Guildhall Collection

     Hull
    The Hull Maritime Museum, situated in Kingston upon Hull, England, offers a deep dive into the city's rich seafaring heritage. The museum's mission is to preserve and make available the maritime history of Hull and east Yorkshire through various artefacts and documents. Originally known as the Museum of Fisheries and Shipping, it opened in 1912 and moved to its current location, the Dock Offices building, in 1974. This building, a striking example of Victorian architecture, was the former headquarters of the Hull Dock Company.
  10. Spurn Lightship10

    Spurn Lightship

     Hull
    The Spurn Lightship was decommissioned in 1975 and later bought and restored by the Hull City Council in 1983. It was then moved to Hull Marina and opened as a museum in 1987, providing visitors with a unique insight into maritime history. However, the museum closed in June 2018 in preparation for the vessel's relocation.

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