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Hull Museum Reopens with Vast Scrimshaw Art Collection
8 Jun
Summary
- Hull Maritime Museum reopens Aug 8 after £20m five-year revamp.
- Features world's largest scrimshaw collection outside the US.
- Newly doubled space displays 50% more objects from maritime history.
The Hull Maritime Museum is reopening to the public on August 8th, marking the completion of a significant five-year, £20m renovation. This transformation has doubled the exhibition space, allowing for a 50% increase in displayed objects.
The museum will prominently feature a remarkable collection of scrimshaw, artwork created by 19th-century sailors aboard whaling ships. This collection is particularly noteworthy as it is believed to be the largest of its kind outside the United States.
The £50m Maritime City project, which includes this museum revamp, aims to showcase Hull's deep 800-year connection to the sea. The enhanced museum will tell richer, more ambitious maritime stories, highlighting the human experiences and global connections forged at sea.
