Streetlife Museum of Transport, Kingston upon Hull

Name: Streetlife Museum of Transport
Address: High St, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 1PS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1482 300300

#3 among attractions in Kingston upon Hull

Museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum, History museum

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Streetlife Museum of Transport, Kingston upon Hull

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Facts and practical information

Nestled in the heart of Kingston upon Hull, England, the Streetlife Museum of Transport offers a nostalgic journey through 200 years of transport history. This unique museum captures the essence of travel and transportation through the ages, with a particular focus on the developments that have shaped the way people move around the historic city of Hull and beyond.

From horse-drawn carriages to vintage cars, and from bicycles to trams, the museum's exhibits showcase a diverse array of vehicles. Visitors can walk down a 1940s high street, board a tram, or sit in a carriage and feel the simulated motion of travel from bygone days. The Streetlife Museum is not just about static displays; it's an immersive experience that brings history to life through sights, sounds, and even smells.

The museum is organized into six galleries, each dedicated to a different mode of transport. This includes a bicycle gallery, a carriages gallery, a motor car gallery, a street life gallery, a railways gallery, and a horse-drawn transport gallery. The carefully curated exhibits provide a rich historical context, illustrating how advancements in transport technology have influenced the social and economic landscape.

One of the highlights of the Streetlife Museum is the opportunity for visitors to enjoy a free ride on a vintage bus, offering a rare chance to relive the transportation experience of past generations. The museum also features a range of interactive exhibits, perfect for engaging younger visitors and fostering an interest in the history of transport.

Admission to the Streetlife Museum of Transport is free, making it an accessible and affordable destination for tourists and families alike. It's an ideal spot for anyone interested in the evolution of transport or looking for a unique and educational day out in Hull.

Established: 1989 (35 years ago)Visitors per year: 125.9 thous.Coordinates: 53°44'38"N, 0°19'47"W

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High StRiverside (Myton)Kingston upon Hull HU1 1PS United Kingdom

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+44 1482 300300

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Day trips

Streetlife Museum of Transport – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hull and East Riding Museum, Princes Quay, Wilberforce Way, Ferens Art Gallery.

~220 ftW
Museum
Hull and East Riding Museum, Kingston upon Hull
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, the Hull and East Riding Museum offers a unique journey through time. This cultural gem is dedicated to showcasing the rich history of the region, from the prehistoric age to the medieval period.
~1900 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princes Quay, Kingston upon Hull
10 min walk • Princes Quay is a shopping centre in the heart of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The centre is unusual in that it is built on stilts over Prince's Dock after which it is named. It was opened in 1991.
~1870 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wilberforce Way, Kingston upon Hull
10 min walk • The Wilberforce Way is a 60-mile walking route between Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire and York. The walk has been devised so that it can be walked in its entirety or as thirteen smaller walks.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull
11 min walk • The Ferens Art Gallery is an art gallery in the English city of Kingston upon Hull. The site and money for the gallery were donated to the city by Thomas Ferens, after whom it is named. The architects were S. N. Cooke and E. C. Davies. Opened in 1927, it was restored and extended in 1991.
~180 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Wilberforce House, Kingston upon Hull
1 min walk • Wilberforce House is a British historic house museum, part of the Museums Quarter of Kingston-upon-Hull. It is the birthplace of social reformer William Wilberforce, who used his time as a member of Parliament to work for the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Humber Street Gallery, Kingston upon Hull
10 min walk • The Humber Street Gallery is an art gallery in the English city of Kingston upon Hull. The three-storey gallery was opened in February 2017 as part of that year's Hull UK City of Culture event, with exhibitions by the COUM Transmissions collective and Sarah Lucas.
~1240 ftSW
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull
6 min walk • Hull Minster is an Anglican minster in the centre of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The church was called Holy Trinity Church until 13 May 2017 when it became Hull Minster.
~100 ftSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Boat or ferry
Arctic Corsair, Kingston upon Hull
1 min walk • The Arctic Corsair is a deep-sea trawler, built in 1960, that was converted to a museum ship in 1999. She is temporarily berthed at Alexandra Dock in Kingston upon Hull, England, pending completion of a new permanent location in the city's Museums Quarter.
~930 ftW
City hall, Art gallery, Vernacular architecture
The Guildhall, Kingston upon Hull
5 min walk • The Guildhall is a building on Alfred Gelder Street in the City of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The building is currently the headquarters of Hull City Council but is also used as a venue for conferences, civic receptions and formal dinners. It is a Grade II* listed building status.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hull New Theatre, Kingston upon Hull
11 min walk • The Hull New Theatre is a theatre in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1939 as a successor to the Hull Repertory Theatre Company.
~570 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
St Mary's Church, Kingston upon Hull
3 min walk • The Church of St Mary, also known as Lowgate St Mary, is a Church of England parish church in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. The church is a grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Streetlife Museum of Transport open?

Streetlife Museum of Transport is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Streetlife Museum of Transport?

Nearby attractions include Arctic Corsair, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Wilberforce House, Kingston upon Hull (1 min walk), Whitebait, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk), Hull and East Riding Museum, Kingston upon Hull (2 min walk).

How to get to Streetlife Museum of Transport by public transport?

The nearest stations to Streetlife Museum of Transport:

Bus

City Centre George Street • Lines: 99 (7 min walk)
Witham Cleveland Street • Lines: 99 (9 min walk)

Train

Hull Paragon Interchange (19 min walk)