Spring Launch

The Museum opens again for the 2025-26 Season on Thursday 3 April.

Opening times are 11am – 3pm.

History Underfoot

Half term archaeology fun.

11.15am and 1pm (45 minute hands on sessions) £2

School Dinner Memories

Drop in anytime to our latest Winter Warmer between 11 and 3 share your memories of “frog spawn” and boiled cabbage.

Free entry

Church School tours (45 minutes) at 11am and 1.30pm. Tel (01652) 635172 to book. £5

Rainy Days Memories

Drop in anytime to our latest Winter Warmer between 11 and 3 share your memories of wet playtimes and rainy days indoors as a child.

Free entry

History Underfoot archaeology taster for kids this half term. 45 minutes sessions at 11.15am & 1pm. £2

Church School tours (45 minutes) at 11am and 1.30pm. Tel (01652) 635172 to book. £5

Barton Church School and its Wilderspin Story

One hour guided tour with refreshments to follow and a year’s free readmission for just £5 per person.

Find out why this is “one of the most important schools in England”.

Sunday 2 March 11am & 1.30pm

Telephone (01652) 635172 to book.

Back to School – Elizabethan Trade

Jean Cannon’s talk focusses on the links between Hull and Scotland in this fascinating period of history.

1.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall, £4 including refreshments

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The Night Before Christmas

Remember your childhood excitement and anticpation as Christmas Eve approached?

We’re re-living some of those traditions from making DIY streamers. lametta and a sixpence in the pudding – or was it a thre’penny bit?

Pop in (it’s free!) between 11am and 3pm, warm up and grab a hot drink and try the Christmas Quiz or vist Santa between 11.30 and 2.30 (£4).

Fun activities for children and adults!

Museum Tours at 11am and 1.30pm (£5 or Free with Annual Ticket)

The Night Before Christmas

Classroom Curiosities Experience

Solve challenges and puzzles set by our historical teachers as part of this unique tour ending with tea/coffee & cake/scones in the “staffroom”.

Click here for more details and how to book.

The Barton Church School Tour

Discover the history of the Barton National & Infants School and it’s unique link with the “inventor” of infant schooling, Samuel Wilderspin.

Tour times are 11am and 1.30pm. Please book by phone on (01652) 635172 by Friday 6 December .

£5 (Free for Annual Ticket holders)

South Bank Singers Christmas Concert

A Christmas cracker of festive music to get you into the Christmas spirit!

7pm, Joseph Wright Hall

£7.50 (tickets available from Euronics or on the door). Under 16s free.