The Museum Quarter Gardens and the Hull & East Riding Museum will be transformed into a prehistoric world, complete with a whole host of characters from the region’s ancient past on Saturday 22 July.
From the Stone Age to the Roman Invasion, our region was the home to a rich and diverse range of peoples and cultures whom shaped the landscape of East Yorkshire and left behind many fascinating and intriguing objects, artefacts and treasures which are now homed at the Hull & East Riding Museum.
Our fun and family-friendly event, between 10am – 4pm, is part of the wider national Festival of Archaeology, and will allow visitors to experience the sights and sounds of a prehistoric settlement.
The day will feature metal-working demonstrations showing how bronze tools were made and will invite visitors to get hands-on by having a go at making their own pots with an expert potter, or getting their faces painted like Iron Age warriors!
In the museum itself, visitors can explore our fascinating collections from the mysterious Roos Carr figures to the impressive Hasholme Boat and join in an object handling session with our expert curatorial team.
As always, guests can take a stroll through our galleries, from the famous collections of archaeologist JR Mortimer to our replica Iron Age village as well as paying a visit to the other Museum Quarter attractions – Streetlife, Wilberforce House and the Arctic Corsair.
Councillor Terry Geraghty, Hull City Council Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Tourism and Chair of Hull Culture & Leisure Limited, said:
“This prehistory family fun day will offer visitors entertainment with live re-enactments, craft activities and object handling. With free admission it is a great opportunity to learn and have fun in our great museums.”
No booking is necessary and visitors can turn-up. The event is free for everyone to enjoy and take part.
The Museums Quarter Gardens and the Hull & East Riding Museum is located on the High Street and are open 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 11am – 4.30pm Sunday.
