Streetlife - Hull Museum of Transport
Hull, East Yorkshire · ★ 4.7 · 5,716 visitor reviews
Hull, HU1 1PS
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Streetlife - Museum of Transport tells the story of 200 years of transport in Hull, ideal for kids that love cars of all kinds. Everyone will enjoy getting their bones shaken on the simulated mail-coach ride aboard the old corporation trams! There are 5 informative galleries at the Streetlife Museum.
The Bicycle Gallery explores the bicycle's history and development and its historical links to Hull. They have an excellent collection of really old fashioned bicycles including a rare 1818 Hobby Horse! The Carriage Gallery features one of Britain's finest public ownership carriage collections.
Be prepared for the smell of the stable as you step out of the simulated Hull - York Mail Coach ride! Plus, the Motor Car Gallery takes your family back to the 1900 Motor Show, where you can examine rare veteran motor cars dating from as far back as 1897! The Streetscene Gallery is a busy street of reconstructed period shops including a cycle shop, a Yorkshire chemist shop and a 1930s Co-operative shop.
Fun to explore and great for imaginative kids is the Railway Gallery: a reconstructed 1930s goods shed with vintage signal box, transported brick-by-brick from its original location and lovingly re-assembled here.
Good for: babies toddlers, older children, young children
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Facilities
- Toilets
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
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Common questions
Is Streetlife Museum of Transport free to visit?
The museum does not charge for entry, making it a brilliant budget-friendly family day out in Hull. You only pay for refreshments and any special activities.
What can families see at Streetlife Museum?
There are 5 galleries covering 200 years of transport history. Highlights include the Bicycle Gallery with an rare 1818 Hobby Horse, simulated mail-coach rides in the Carriage Gallery, vintage motor cars from as far back as 1897, reconstructed period shops, and a railway gallery with a signal box transported brick-by-brick from its original location.
Is Streetlife Museum suitable for young children?
Yes, the museum welcomes babies, toddlers, young children, and older children. Kids particularly love getting their bones shaken on the simulated mail-coach ride and aboard the old corporation trams.
Is Streetlife Museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible with an accessible entrance. Contactless payments are also accepted throughout.
Does Streetlife Museum have toilet facilities?
Yes, toilets are available on site. The museum is an indoor attraction, making it perfect for a rainy day activity in Hull.
What families say
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