Ferens Art Gallery

Art and Environmental Change Season

Open 20 October - 28 January

Find out more about Art and Environmental Change season

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Important information

The gallery will be closed for staff training on the morning of Friday 1 December. We will reopen at 12.30pm.

Step inside 700 years of art and imagination from all across the world

From late medieval painting to modern art, discover one of the UK’s finest art collections here in the heart of Hull.

Join us on a journey through painting, sculpture and new media. With highlights from Lorenzetti, Frans Hals, Antonio Canaletto, Frederic Lord Leighton, Stanley Spencer, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing.

Whatever your taste, there’s something for everyone at the Ferens.

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What's on

Discover our latest events and exhibitions.

  

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What to see

Find out more about our galleries and collections.

  

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Plan your visit

Visitor info and access guides to help you plan your visit.

Current and Future Exhibitions

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Canaletto: Two paintings, one perspective

Open 20 October to 28 January 2024

This exhibition shows two works by the world-renowned Italian artist Canaletto.

  

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City of Water

Open 20 October to 28 January 2024

Drawing on the Ferens’ important maritime art collection, this exhibition explores the effects of environmental change over the centuries.

 

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Learn with us

Explore what we offer for local schools and learners.

  

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Families and under 5s

From museum trails to mini masterpieces, we have lots of fun family activities for you to enjoy.

  

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Young people

Discover ways to get creative, meet new friends and flex your art skills with Ferens.

  

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Adults and communities

Find out more about our opportunities for local artists and creatives.

A hundred years of history

Discover how the Ferens Art Gallery came to be.

The history of Ferens Art Gallery

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday, 10am–4.30pm
Sunday, 11am–4pm

Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.

The café closes an hour before the museum.

We open on bank holidays (except Good Friday). 
We’re closed 24–28 December and 1 January.

Free admission

Find us

Ferens Art Gallery
Queen Victoria Square
Carr Lane
Hull
HU1 3RA

Contact

General enquiry form
01482 300 300

Location

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Facilities

Baby change
Café
Gift shop
Lift
Toilets (including accessible toilets)
Venue hire
Wheelchair hire
Access info and guides

Links

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For gallery discounts, special events and regular updates – why not join our special membership scheme?

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Support us

Like what we do? There are plenty of ways you can support your local museums and help bring world-class cultural experiences to Hull for years to come.

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Make a donation

Help us tell the unique story of Hull and its heritage. Your generous support could help save and interpret significant museum artefacts. With your support we can fund new acquisitions and undertake critical conservation work. As well as increase access.

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