Wilberforce House
Wilberforce House in Hull was the birthplace of William Wilberforce, famous campaigner against the slave trade. The museum highlights his life and work.
Hull’s oldest museum tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition, offering a fascinating glimpse into West African culture, as well as the impact of contemporary slavery. Due to their subject matter, some of the galleries contain images and content that may be particularly distressing for some people or inappropriate for younger audiences.
What to see
Explore the house where Wilberforce was born in 1759. Follow his life and political career through artefacts, costumes and documents. There are eight galleries in total, including The West African Gallery which looks at the rich cultural traditions of various African societies, and The Plantation Life Gallery which explores what life was like for enslaved Africans working on plantations in the Caribbean and the Americas.
The Abolition Gallery
Learn about the many campaigners who fought to end slavery. Explore artefacts related to the abolitionist movement, such as pamphlets and letters. This gallery includes the Brookes slave ship model used by Wilberforce in the Houses of Parliament.
Visitor information
Address
25 High Street, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU1 1NQ
01482 300300
Opening times
Mon – Sat, 10am – 4:30pm
Sun, 11am – 4pm (last admissions 15 minutes prior to closing)
