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The Streetlife Museum in Hull is a captivating journey through time, perfect for visitors of all ages. Located in the heart of the city, this museum offers a hands-on experience with history, focusing on transportation and everyday life over the past 200 years. As soon as you step inside, you're transported to a bygone era. The museum is filled with beautifully restored carriages, trams, bicycles, and cars that tell the story of how people used to travel. Each exhibit is thoughtfully arranged, allowing you to get up close and imagine what life was like back then. The attention to detail is incredible, making it easy to picture yourself in another time. One of the highlights is the recreated 1940s street, complete with shop fronts and a chemist, where you can wander and explore at your own pace. It's like stepping into a living history book! Children and adults alike will enjoy the interactive displays, where you can even climb aboard some of the vehicles. There’s also a delightful collection of toys and games from the past that will spark nostalgia in older visitors and curiosity in younger ones. The museum is free to enter, making it an excellent choice for a family day out or a quiet afternoon of exploration. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to share fascinating stories or answer any questions you might have. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for something different to do, the Streetlife Museum offers a fun, educational experience that everyone can enjoy. It’s a place where the past comes to life, and you can lose yourself in the charm of yesteryears.
Anyanwu Bright ChibuzorAnyanwu Bright Chibuzor
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Having seen many images of this place online I knew it had to be the first place to visit in the few hours I would be in Hull. In fact, I enjoyed myself there so much that I had to reluctantly chop one item from my plans for the day. An added bonus was that I had to walk along the cobbled High Street to reach the museum. The cars, vans, buses and tram were well worth the visit. They have a tremendous array of bicycles 🚲. In recent years I did see someone push a penny farthing along a street in Cardiff. The thought of bicycle polo made me think, in a humorous way, it was a forerunner to the game of shinty. Both sports have a potential for violence though that is not the intent. The highlight was the ride in a Royal Mail Stage Coach (I think from 1868). It is a real bone-shaker with commentary from an imagined driver. ((The ride is free of charge, as is admission to the museum)). I think there were a few sections that I didn't see due to time pressure but I was delighted with what I did see.
Anthony RoskeAnthony Roske
10
Museum in Hull with transportation as the main theme. There is a great deal to see with two floors of exhibitions. The period in history is from the late 18th century onwards. There are trams and buses as well as vintage cars as well as bicycles, motorbikes and horse drawn carriages. Some of the areas have commentary which is triggered as you enter the section. Along with all of the above are streets of old fashioned shops, a few have inside areas and others just fronts displaying various goods from yesteryear. It was lovely to look back at old TVs, radiograms, sweets, chocolate bars and all manner of goods from the past. Entry is free, parking at £1 per hour about a 10 minute walk away. The museum quarter of this part of town has other destinations too including a museum of archaeology which is also free. The museum's do not have any refreshment facilities but there are a couple of pubs within a few minutes walk . I went to one of them and had a very nice meal and have put up a review.
W W HoweW W Howe
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We specifically searched out free museums and came across the Museum Quarter in Hull. Parking was nearby, and wasn't extortionate (though the current road works meant we had to go over a bridge to back on ourselves, but I digress). The staff were really friendly and welcoming, and happy to let us do the kids trail (we'd be considered 'big kids' as there isnt an under 18 in sight). The staff offered us a run down of the museum, and from the moment you walk in there is so much to see! The museum is dexeptively bigger than expected and really interactive - great for big and little kids! Board a tram, a train, or a bus, take a walk down a cobbled street, pop into the ol' timely pharmacy, or have a marvel at the displays of items and branding old and still in use - there is so much to do and see! Upstairs the exhibitions continues and you can take a ride on a carriage and see the bike displays. Fantastic place to visit and amazingly free!
K BK B
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This place is outstanding, a proper little gem, and it is free. So much to see without there being too much of any one thing. Real interesting things to look at/go in or on, rather than having to spend ages reading about things. A very hands on relaxed look at the past modes of transport. There are shops set up to look real with items they would have sold back in the day: a bicycle shop, a chemist, a baker, a sweet shop and many more all with interesting items for sale on display. There is a carriage ride simulator which is free to have a go in). I spent roughly £2 in 20p pieces in the laughing policeman and the haunted house which are mechanical puppet type shows in glass boxes. I had my grandchildren with me who are age 6, and 7 and they loved it. Nobody was bored and nobody asked for money for anything at all. Highly recommend visiting this place.
Elaine MeldrumElaine Meldrum
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Very friendly staff, some great exhibition displays, walk in to history. It's free, such a great bonus. Lovely outdoor area, there's a statue of Ghandi here a bit of a surprise to see this here. The mammoth is amazing. Nice souvenir stores. They have two buildings, one building is the transport history museum and the other one is mainly the history of man from the beginning from the stone age. There's no café or snacks in the museums but there's a lovely cafe literally opposite the museum which does really lovely sandwiches, pastries and hot drinks. Noticed the bus stop about 5 minutes walk away. No parking available. We left our car in the Deep car park about 7 minutes away and I think there's a few others close by. Highly recommend this museum if in the area. Could benefit with a kids play area
Mo UddMo Udd
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The Streetlife Museum of Transport is a transport museum located in Kingston upon Hull, England. The roots of the collection date back to the early 20th century, however the purpose-built museum the collection is housed in was opened in 1989 by the then Hull East MP, John Prescott.
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