Plan your visit
Friendly, accessible and free for everyone to enjoy – Hands on History Museum is open to visitors twice a month.
Opening hours
We’re open twice a month, on the second and fourth Saturday.
12–4pm
Last admission: 15 minutes before closing time.
Holiday closures
We’re also closed between 24–28 December and on 1 January.
Facilities
Baby change
Gift shop
Lift
Toilets (including accessible toilets)
Venue hire
Wheelchair hire
Where to find us
You’ll find us on Trinity Square in Hull’s Old Town, next to Hull Minster.
Hands on History Museum
South Church Side
Hull
HU1 1RR
General enquiries: 01482 300 300
By bus
Hull bus station (Paragon Interchange) is just a 15-minute walk away.
Alternatively, the nearest bus stop is on Alfred Gelder Street.
By train
Hull train station is also situated 15-minutes walk away at Paragon Interchange.
With regular connections to York, Sheffield, Manchester and beyond.
By car
We’re easily accessible by car. You’ll find parking nearby on South Church Side, Silver Street, Market Place, Osbourne Street and Lowgate. All within a few minutes of the museum.
By bike
Cycling here? You can park your bike for free at Revolution Cycle Hub in Trinity Market. Just a 2-minute walk away.
Check out Travel Hull’s cycle map for routes.
Floor Plan
Plan your visit by downloading the Hands On History Museum Floor Plan (PDF)
Accessibility
We want the Hands on History Museum to be accessible to all our visitors. That’s why we have extra info and resources available to help you plan your visit – from easy-read guides to wheelchair hire. Visit our dedicated access page to find out more.
Bookings
It’s free to visit Hands on History Museum and you don’t need to book. We’re only open two days each month so be sure to check before you visit.
However, if you’re visiting with a large group (15 or more), please let us know by getting in contact with us at museums@hcandl.co.uk.
Food and drink
Hull Market / local offer
There are plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
Visit Trinity Room at Hull Minster, for a taste of local history alongside your food.
Or why not try the Food Hall at Trinity Market, just a few minutes walk from the museum? With over 20 vendors offering all sorts from baked spuds to bubble tea, you’re sure to find something to tickle your tastebuds.
Menus
Trinity Room menu is available on their website: https://www.trinityroom.co.uk/eat
And you can get a flavour of what to expect at Trinity Market here: https://www.trinitymarkethull.co.uk/food/
Opening hours
Trinity Room at Hull Minster is open Tue–Sat, 10am–4pm
Find us
Trinity Room
Trinity Square, Hull HU1 1RR
Trinity Indoor Market
Trinity House Ln, Hull HU1 2JH
Gift shop
Visit our shop to discover a range of Egyptian and Victorian themed books and gifts.
Events and exhibitions
We’re only open two days each month, so be sure to check before you visit. You can also take a look at What’s on at Hands on History Museum for our latest events. Or why not add to your day out by visiting another of our museums nearby?
Photography
You’re welcome to take photos for personal, non-commercial use when you visit. Be sure to share your snaps with us on social media:
Twitter @Hull_Museums
Facebook @HullMuseums
Instagram @Hull_Museums