Museums & Galleries · Hull
Hull and East Riding Museum
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Photo: AfricaGomez (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See Roman mosaics and a Roman bath house
- Walk through an Iron Age village display
- View mammoth remains and Saxon invader exhibits
- See mysterious wooden warriors and medieval treasures
- Join a free guided tour of the collections
Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology sits in Kingston upon Hull and explores 235 million years of history through its collections. You can see Roman mosaics and a bath house, walk through an Iron Age village, learn about Saxon invaders, and view mammoth remains, wooden warriors and medieval treasures. Free guided tours let you explore further, and there are activities for families, under 5s, schools and community groups. It's a good choice for a free day out exploring archaeology and local heritage, suiting all ages. Hull station is 0.7 miles away, and with 18 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's easy to combine with an overnight stay nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Saturday 10am–4:30pm, Sunday 11am–4pm
- Booking
- Free guided tours available to book
- Best for
- Families, under 5s, schools and local groups
From the attraction's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Baby Changing
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Turn a visit to Hull and East Riding Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Hull 0.7 miles
- New Holland 3.1 miles
- Barrow Haven 4.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page