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Hull Maritime Museum is one of Hull's most distinctive heritage venues, occupying the former Dock Offices in Queen Victoria Square. The Grade II* listed building originally opened in 1871 and became Hull Maritime Museum in 1975. After an extensive £20.4 million transformation, the museum reopened to the public on 8 August 2026, with restored historic interiors, expanded exhibition space, improved accessibility, a café and new visitor facilities. For events, the museum offers an unusually atmospheric alternative to conventional conference and function venues. Its principal dedicated event space is The Courtroom, a magnificent historic room restored as part of the redevelopment. The current venue-hire specification allows up to 100 people for standing canapé celebrations, drinks receptions and seated ceremonies or presentations, while round-table dining can accommodate up to 60 guests. A smaller Keyhole Room, accommodating up to 20 people, is available for meetings and workshops and can also be hired as a breakout space alongside the Courtroom. Event packages can include professional AV, sound and lighting, bar services, drinks packages, canapés and buffet catering. The museum's central Hull location, distinctive Victorian architecture and maritime collections make it particularly suitable for corporate receptions, conferences, awards, networking events, presentations, ceremonies, private celebrations and cultural events.
The Courtroom is Hull Maritime Museum's principal event space and one of the building's most impressive historic interiors. Its ornate Victorian architecture, decorative ceiling, columns and restored finishes create an exceptional backdrop for receptions, ceremonies, presentations, conferences, dinners and corporate events, combining heritage character with modern technical and catering support.
This newly doubled public layout seamlessly integrates striking 19th-century architecture with cutting-edge immersive event setups. Guests can mingle directly beneath the stunning 40-foot North Atlantic right whale skeleton or walk past the world's premier scrimshaw displays. It offers an unforgettable, highly atmospheric setting perfect for evening cocktail functions or dynamic product launches.
The Keyhole Room is Hull Maritime Museum's smaller dedicated meeting and workshop space. Accommodating up to 20 people, it provides a more intimate environment for meetings, training, workshops and small-group discussions. It can also be hired alongside the Courtroom as a breakout space for larger events.
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