The Hasholme Logboat is one of the largest and best-preserved prehistoric logboats ever found in Britain.
The collection contains a rare collection of rare Roman mosaics unearthed during excavations in the East Riding region.
The museum grounds feature the remains of the old High Street, once the primary commercial artery of medieval Hull.
A portion of the museum houses an extensive display of Anglo-Saxon artifacts, including items recovered from burial sites in the area.
The building incorporates elements of the original 19th-century warehouse architecture of the Old Town waterfront.
The Hull & East Riding Museum houses an extensive collection of regional history spanning 235 million years. Its most distinct feature is the display of the Hasholme Logboat, a prehistoric vessel dating back to the Iron Age. The collection covers the Roman occupation of Britain, notably through the significant mosaics found at Brantingham. Visitors can explore the transition from prehistory through the Anglo-Saxon period to the medieval development of Hull. The museum is integrated into the Museum Quarter in the Old Town, utilizing converted historic buildings to showcase local heritage. It features life-sized reconstructions, including a mock-up of a Roman villa and a traditional medieval street scene.
Beside the massive Hasholme Logboat in the central atrium.
Combine your visit with the Streetlife Museum located immediately adjacent in the same complex.
Look for the sensory interactive displays designed for younger visitors within the Roman gallery.
Utilize the museum's proximity to the River Hull to explore the historic Old Town architecture afterward.
Do not overlook the smaller, side-gallery displays which contain niche prehistoric artifacts.
Generally closed on Mondays during non-peak seasons; check for temporary exhibition closures.
No flash photography in designated restricted areas; maintain quiet in gallery spaces.
