Plan your visit
Set sail through 800 years of maritime history and discover never-before-told stories of the sea!
Entry to the Maritime Museum is free. We advise booking in advance to avoid queues, especially at busy times. Walk‑up entry is available daily, but visitors without advance tickets may wait longer during peak periods.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday
10am–4:30pm
Sunday
11am–4pm
Holiday closures
We’re open on bank holidays except Good Friday.
We’re also closed between 24–28 December and on 1 January.
Facilities
Gift shop
Café
Baby change
Toilets (including accessible toilet)
Changing Places toilet
Lift
Wheelchair
Venue hire
Where to find us
You’ll find us in Queen Victoria Square in Hull City Centre, opposite the Ferens Art Gallery.
Hull Maritime Museum
Queen Victoria Square
Hull
HU1 3DX
General enquiries: 01482 300 300
By bus
Hull bus station (Paragon Interchange) is just a 6-minute walk away.
Alternatively, the nearest bus stop is Alfred Gelder Street
By train
Hull train station is also situated 6-minutes walk away at Paragon Interchange.
With regular connections to York, Sheffield, Manchester and beyond.
By car
Being at the centre of Hull, we’re easily accessible by car.
You’ll find parking nearby at Lowgate Car Park, Saville Street and Paragon Street. All within 5-minutes of the gallery.
By bike
If you’re cycling here, there’s a bike park area opposite the entrance on Queen Victoria Square.
Check out Travel Hull’s cycle map for routes.
Booking tickets
It’s free to visit the Maritime Museum. We advise booking in advance to avoid queues, especially at busy times. Walk‑up entry is available daily, but visitors without advance tickets may wait longer during peak periods.
Floor Plan
A copy of the Hull Maritime Museum floor plan will be available to download soon.
Accessibility
We want the Maritime 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.
Access info and guides – Access at Hull Maritime Museum
Food and drink
Take a break in the beautiful Maritime Museum café with light bites, barista coffee, artisan cakes and lunches for little ones. There are also plenty more places to eat and drink nearby in the city centre.
Eat and Drink at Hull Maritime Museum
Gift shop
Visit the museum shop for an amazing selection of maritime themed books, cards, prints, unique gifts and children’s picks. From specialist interest to fun souvenirs, there’s something for everyone.
Events and exhibitions
Photography
You’re welcome to take photos for personal, non-commercial use when you visit the museums. However, there may be occasional exceptions to this – for example a touring artwork. Just look out for signs in the museum.