Hull Maritime Museum Sees Record Visitor Numbers in First Month Following Refurbishment

Laura Cross of the Hull Daily Mail has reported that over 50,000 people walked through the doors of the Hull Maritime Museum in its first month of being reopened, following a £20.4 million refurbishment project. A testament to the importance of investing in regional arts organisations, and making local history the focus of ongoing cultural dialogues.

Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “To welcome more than 50,000 visitors in the museum’s first month is a fantastic achievement and demonstrates just how important Hull Maritime Museum is to our city and its communities.”

One visitor said: “It was lovely to visit Hull’s Maritime Museum again after its long closure for renovation, and the transformation is fantastic. The museum feels so much brighter, lighter and more welcoming, while still keeping hold of the familiar favourites many of us remember from childhood, including Erik the stuffed polar bear.”