Six-figure grant to support maritime museum refurbishment

Hull City Council has been awarded £150,000 from The Wolfson Foundation to support the refurbishment of the city’s Maritime Museum as part of its recent £1.5m heritage grants round.

The Wolfson Foundation grant will invest in an education room in the museum, where the Hull Maritime team will deliver a new learning programme for primary and secondary schools.

Hull Maritime Museum is currently undergoing a major revamp to create a world-class attraction for the city.

This successful funding application will also support the transformation of the museum’s basement, which will be fitted out like the hold of a ship, adding atmosphere to school group sessions.

Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “This significant funding from The Wolfson Foundation will help us deliver our vision for our exciting learning programme.

“Hull is a city built on its maritime past and it is brilliant to see that this project will tell the many stories of discovery, triumph, hope and disaster to young people.”

Chief executive of the Wolfson Foundation, Paul Ramsbottom, said: “The Wolfson Foundation aims to support civil society by investing in research and education – surely ever more crucial during this challenging period.

“Our latest round of awards demonstrates the importance of capital funding for communities across the UK. The new buildings, refurbishments and equipment funded by the Foundation will support learning, enhance well-being and advance scientific research.”