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Identifying Items

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Knowledge about the collections at Hull Museums is an essential element of what we do. Hull is very lucky to have so many marvellous museums with fantastic, rare, and interesting objects. If you have an enquiry that you would like to ask one of our curators the following gives advice on how to contact us.

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#SUBHEADING#Finding out about an object#SUBHEADINGEND# As a museum service we receive a large number of public enquries, both about our collections and items in private ownership. Although we have a vast amount of knowledge and information about our objects, we can't always find the answer to everything. We currently have 164,000 records on our database for objects in the collections, but there is an awful lot of research still to be done. Because of the amount of enquiries we receive we can't always get back to you straight away, and it may be useful to think about the type of information you want before contacting us. The more details we have the easier it will be to help you. The following information is essential: Your name and contact details A full description of the information you require Enquiries can be made by emailing museums@hullcc.gov.uk, or post to: Hull Museums Ferens Art Gallery Queen Victoria Square Hull HU1 3RA Telephone: 01482 613902. If your enquiry is related to an individual, or archival records, Hull History Centre may be a better place to look. They can be contacted at hullhistorycentre@hullcc.gov.uk, or post to: Hull History Centre Worship Street Hull HU2 8BG Telephone: 01482 317500 We are sometimes approached to give valuations on objects, but unfortunately we are unable to do so for ethical reasons.


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#SUBHEADING#Come and ask an expert!#SUBHEADINGEND# Archaeological Finds Days give you the opportunity to bring along your finds for our Curator of Archaeology and the local Portable Antiquities Scheme advisor to identify for you. The dates for 2011 are below and times are always between 11am - 1pm. Saturday 29th January Saturday 19th March Saturday 28th May Saturday 30th July Saturday 24th September Saturday 26th November The main aim of these finds days is for you to gain knowledge about the archaeological items in your possession and for us to record them, which is an essential part of gaining more knowledge about our past.