Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wilberforce House Museum
In or near Kingston upon Hull.
Wilberforce House Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Bernard Sharp — 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 · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wilberforce House 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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Official information
Wilberforce House Museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a key figure in the movement to abolish the slave trade. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight Hull's rich maritime history and its connection to the abolitionist movement.
Place summary
Wilberforce House Museum is located in Yorkshire, postcode HU1. This museum is dedicated to the life and work of William Wilberforce, a prominent figure in the movement to abolish the slave trade in Britain. The building is a Grade I listed structure, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7443, -0.3299
- District
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Parish
- Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- HU1 1NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
- Phone
- +44 148 230 0300
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-16:30; Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.hcandl.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/282500182 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilberforce House Museum?
- Wilberforce House Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU1 1NQ), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
- What is Wilberforce House Museum?
- Wilberforce House Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wilberforce House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU1 1NQ.
- Is Wilberforce House Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Wilberforce House Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wilberforce House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU1 1NQ.