Teaching my kids about Hull's history. Best places to take them?

[AnlabyTiger]

My two are eight and eleven and I want them to know more about where they live. Not just the football but the actual history of Hull. Problem is dragging kids around museums can be a hard sell so I need places that are interesting enough to hold their attention.
We did the Streetlife Museum last month and that was a massive hit. The old trams and vehicles, the recreated streets, the interactive bits. They loved climbing on stuff and pretending they were in Victorian Hull. Completely free too which is always a bonus.
The Maritime Museum is good for slightly older kids. The whaling stuff is fascinating if a bit grim and the model ships are impressive. My eleven year old was really into it. The eight year old lasted about forty minutes before the fidgeting started.
Wilberforce House is important but it's a tougher one with kids. The slavery exhibits are powerful but you need to be ready for some big questions. We went and I'm glad we did because it's such an important part of Hull's story but be prepared for serious conversations afterwards.
What other places would you recommend for teaching kids about Hull?

 

[OldTownAle]

Walk them through the Old Town and just point stuff out as you go. The Holy Trinity Church is nearly 700 years old. The Land of Green Ginger has a name that nobody can fully explain. The Scale Lane Bridge swings open to let boats through. Kids absorb way more from walking around and asking questions than from formal museum visits. Buy them a hot chocolate from one of the cafes on Humber Street afterwards and you've got a perfect morning that they'll actually remember.

 

[HumberBridge82]

Wilberforce House is a must. I know the slavery content is heavy for young kids but it's such an important part of Hull's story. The abolition of the slave trade started with a Hull man and that's something every child in this city should know about. For lighter stuff the Hands on History Centre is designed specifically for kids. They can dress up in Victorian clothes, try old fashioned toys, and learn through doing rather than just reading plaques. My nephew talks about it constantly.