East Riding Museums

13/06/2026

Cześć, to my! opens today at the Champney Treasure House Museum, celebrating over 100 years of the Polish community in East Yorkshire.

The exhibition explores Polish stories and culture in our area from the past to the present day. From tea towels and traditional artefacts, to stories of Polish immigrants who settled in the East Riding, there's sure to be something for everyone.

You can even see a Hull City shirt signed by Kamil Grosicki, pictured here along with Sally Hayes, our curator, and Joanna Radecka of the Irena Sendlers Polish School in Hull. Come along and learn all about this wonderful community and their history.

Cześć, to my! (Hi, it's us!) | Champney Treasure House Museum | 13 June - 3 October 2026

Find out more here👉 https://orlo.uk/uHOcZ

04/06/2026

The Council's Museums Service is in the process of creating a new business plan this year, which will set our strategic objectives for the next three years. We are looking to consult the public about our existing offer and what they might like to see in the future. We look forward to hearing your views!

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01/06/2026

A new exhibition exploring the rich history and cultural contributions of the Polish community in East Yorkshire is shining a light on stories that span centuries.

Read the news article from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

27/05/2026

🏇 Our exhibition Photo Finish: A Year at Beverley Races is nearing the finishing post!

Featuring the work of seven regional photographers, the exhibition captures a year of action, atmosphere, and unforgettable moments from Beverley Racecourse throughout 2025.

📸 Photo Finish runs until Saturday, 6 June at the Champney Treasure House Museum in Beverley — so make sure you catch it while you can!

Photo by Julie Shakesby

27/05/2026

The theme of tomorrow's (Thursday) half term Lego workshop is Brick Buildings! As it's Goole's bicentenary year, our workshop leader Lego Ken will help participants re-create some of the famous buildings which have been built during the last 200 years. Will you build a Lego version of the Burton's Factory? The Lowther Hotel? It's free and there's no need to book, just come along 10:30am-2:30pm and get building!

https://orlo.uk/OpbMw

26/05/2026

Many thanks to all who joined us at Goole Museum for the launch of our new exhibition 'Goole 200: A History of Goole in 200 Objects'. This special exhibition, which has been created as part of Goole's Bicentenary celebrations, contains 200 weird and wonderful objects that celebrate the town's 200 years of history and the things that make Goole, Goole!

The exhibition is now open until 4th July.

https://orlo.uk/re8Z0

21/05/2026

As part of Goole's bicentenary celebrations, a new exhibition - 'Goole 200: A History of Goole in 200 Objects' launches at 1pm this Saturday (23rd May) at Goole Museum. Through objects donated by members of the community, the exhibition explores two centuries of Goole's heritage across a wide variety of themes. These include 'Making and Moving' which highlights the town's industrial, transport and trading past, 'Growing up in Goole' traces childhood and teenager years, while 'War and Peace' provides an insight into the conflicts that have impacted Goole.

Come and join us to celebrate 200 year's of Goole's history!

https://orlo.uk/xsIVo

14/05/2026

Goole Museum is hosting a series of FREE Poetry workshops, which are aimed at young people aged between 16 and 18 years.

Organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and funded by Arts Council England as part of the busy programme of events planned to mark our town's 200th birthday, the workshops will be led by acclaimed poets. They will enable participants to go behind the scenes at the museum, where they can explore the archives and learn to write about art, environment and local history. Poetry produced by those attending the workshops will be published in a collection, alongside the work of acclaimed poets.

Later in the summer, there will also be a further poetry workshop for others from the local community to attend, as well as a series of workshops for young people at The Moorlands Youth and Community Centre.

For further information, visit: https://orlo.uk/aF91O

12/05/2026

A new exhibition, ‘Goole 200: A History of Goole in 200 Objects’ has been announced for Goole Museum. Starting on Saturday, 23 May, the brand-new exhibition is part of the town’s bicentenary celebrations. ‘Goole 200: A History of Goole in 200 Objects’ explores two centuries of Goole’s rich history through 200 weird and wonderful objects from the museum’s collections.

Nearly all of the artefacts on display were donated by members of the local community, so this exhibition is very much a celebration of the people’s history. Some of these fascinating artefacts tell the story of Goole’s origins and growth as a port, alongside the development of other industries such as shipbuilding, alum working and clothes manufacturing. Other items are more personal, everyday objects and provide a window into childhood, home-life, healthcare and recreation in the town. In contrast, several objects shed light on the more dramatic episodes in Goole’s past, including the World Wars and grand public celebrations. Visitors can also look out for the ‘spotlight’ objects, which are artefacts that reveal a particularly special story.

Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “Goole 200 is a wonderful celebration of our town and its people. ‘’By telling Goole’s story through objects donated by local residents, this exhibition at Goole Museum brings our shared history to life in a way that feels personal, engaging and authentic. ‘’It’s a fitting centrepiece for our bicentenary celebrations and a fantastic opportunity for visitors of all ages to connect with Goole’s past, present and future.”

The exhibition will open with a public launch event at 1pm on Saturday, 23 May, everyone is welcome to attend.

The exhibition will be on display until Saturday, 04 July.

For more information on Goole Museum, including opening times, please visit: https://orlo.uk/i5ENx

12/05/2026

This week is your final chance to see Goole Museum's 2026 Open Art Exhibition! Don't miss a last chance to see this special Bicentenary edition, with a dedicated section of artwork which celebrates different aspects of Goole's heritage and culture. Alongside this, there is a wide variety of subjects and mediums created by local artists, which includes oil and watercolour paintings, ceramics, sculptures, textiles, glassware and digital art. There is still time to purchase artwork for yourself or a loved one and if you see a piece that stands out above the rest, you can cast a vote in the People’s Choice Award!

The exhibition closes this Saturday (16/5) at 4pm.

https://orlo.uk/HA61u