Hands on History Museum

Hands-on History includes a fascinating glimpse into Victorian times, the Story of Hull and also features the Egyptian Gallery.The Hands on History Museum, in the old Grammar School where William Wilberforce studied, houses the story of Hull and its people. Entry to the museum is free.

This gallery is home to a genuine 2,600-year-old mummy and unique replicas of King Tutankhamen’s treasures. The first floor is home to "The Story of Hull and its People" - local social history displays and "Ancient Egypt" - life and death including tomb furniture and the mummy of an Ancient Egyptian priest. The ground floor houses Victorian Britain, a themed hands-on interactive exhibition which includes a Victorian school room.