Exciting news for the city of Hull, as the Maritime Museum is set to reopen to the public following a £20 million renovation project. Having been closed since early 2020, the reopening has been highly anticipated.
Hull Maritime Museum will reopen on Saturday, 8 August 2026, telling the story of the city’s 800-year relationship with the sea through immersive galleries, major new displays, and internationally significant collections. Covering themes including trade, migration, fishing, and whaling, the museum forms part of the wider Hull Maritime project, which aims to celebrate the city’s rich seafaring heritage.
The transformation has doubled the museum’s public space, allowing 50% more objects from the collection to be displayed, with around 1,300 artefacts on show. There will also be a new community exhibition space celebrating the region’s maritime heritage alongside the permanent galleries.
Once reopened, the museum will be open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays. Entry will be free. Visitors will be able to book tickets in advance, although walk-up entry will also be available daily.
Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “Hull Maritime Museum will be the centrepiece of a new maritime experience that brings Hull’s maritime history to life. It is continuing our long-term cultural regeneration vision for Hull, which will significantly increase visitor numbers from across the UK and internationally.
“It will ignite our sense of civic pride in our beautiful and historic city. Visiting Hull Maritime Museum will be an unforgettable experience from August. I am sure we will be welcoming visitors from far and wide to Hull to see its maritime treasures for decades to come.”
Find out more via the Hull Maritime Museums website here.
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