Streetlife Museum — Attraction in Great Britain

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...

Fantastic museum showcasing street life from yesteryear situated in Hull's Old Town and Museums Quarter. The museum is free admission and there are a variety of galleries and exhibitions throughout including walking down an Old Victorian Street with a variety of vehicles and other transport on display. The exhibitions and galleries to see are Bicycles, Carriages and Motor Vehicles all of which are displayed brilliantly and in spectacular condition are also the information on display about how they were used during the Victorian era and other eras right up to the Modern day is very informative and interesting. You can wander an Old Street during the Victorian era and other periods beyond that and gives an idea of Street life was like from a bygone era. You can also wander inside the shops on display and see what was sold from a bygone era and also take in the nostalgia of it all, which is absolutely fantastic. There is no cafe on site but there is a small gift shop with a small range of souvenirs at absolutely brilliant affordable prices. Overall this is a brilliant museum to visit and one worth visiting to take in life from a bygone era and also take in...

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...