Description
The Hull and East Riding Museum offers a spectacular journey through 235 million years of history, right in the heart of the city's Museum Quarter. It is widely considered one of the best things to do with kids in Hull because it transforms a traditional museum visit into an immersive walkthrough of the past, from the era of dinosaurs to the Middle Ages. Families can walk down a reconstructed Roman street, board a prehistoric boat, and come face-to-face with spectacular fossils.
Prices for 2026 remain incredibly family-friendly, as entry to the museum is completely free for all visitors. This makes it a perfect choice for a low-cost, high-value day out where you can explore at your own pace without any booking fees. While the museum is free, donations are welcomed to help maintain the extensive collections and support local heritage.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids that combines interactive exhibits with a world-class educational day out, this is a top-tier choice. The life-sized recreations and atmospheric galleries ensure that children stay engaged while learning about the archaeology and natural history of the region. It is a brilliant, scannable experience that fits perfectly into a busy family weekend.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
What makes Hull and East Riding Museum unique? This museum avoids being a collection of "dusty boxes" by using full-scale reconstructions and clever lighting to bring history to life.
- Immersive Walkthroughs: Rather than just looking at cases, you walk through a Roman village and a Viking settlement.
- The Woolly Mammoth: The museum features a massive, life-sized woolly mammoth that serves as the centerpiece of the Ice Age gallery.
- The Museum Quarter: It is situated alongside three other free museums, allowing families to enjoy a full day of culture in one small area.
Top Highlights for Families
- The Mammoth Experience: The star attraction is undoubtedly the giant, hairy Woolly Mammoth. It is an incredible photo opportunity and helps children visualize the scale of the creatures that once roamed East Yorkshire during the Ice Age.
- The Roman Mosaics: The museum houses some of the finest Roman mosaics in Britain. The galleries are designed like a Roman street, complete with shops and houses, allowing kids to see exactly where these beautiful floors would have been located.
- The Iron Age Logboat: Step back 2,500 years to see the Hasholme Logboat, a massive prehistoric vessel carved from a single oak tree. It’s a great way to talk about early engineering and how people traveled before roads existed.
0.11 miles
