Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hands on History Museum
In or near Kingston upon Hull.
Hands on History Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hands on History Museum is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hands on History Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode HU1. This museum offers interactive exhibits that focus on local history, providing a hands-on experience for visitors. It is designed to engage audiences of all ages through various displays and activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7415, -0.3355
- District
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Parish
- Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- HU1 1RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
- Phone
- +44 1482 300 300
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Sa 12:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.hcandl.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/806189689 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hands on History Museum?
- Hands on History Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU1 1RR), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
- What is Hands on History Museum?
- Hands on History Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hands on History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU1 1RR.
- Is Hands on History Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Hands on History Museum is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Hands on History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU1 1RR.