Free entry, which means this experience is available to all. Lifts so again accessible. Staff are welcoming, polite and professional. I enjoyed reading about Wilberforce's background and the history of why he was moved to challenge and become a leading figure in the British movement to abolish slavery all over the world. I did however feel that the information in the house was heavily focused mainly on the involvement of Britain with slavery, which of course along with many other nations and empires played a major role in supporting this deplorable trade, however, it could also have given a bit more information to people who are not fully aware that throughout history from Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Belgium's, Africans, Muslims (Ottomans) (and more) these empires and nations were for years before Britain using people as slaves. For example, I saw only one line explaining that the Portuguese slavers were amongst the first to procure slaves from Africa, and one line explaining that these people were often traded from African chiefs for goods - in the whole exhibition. Another statement that the Muslims of Spain were involved also was misleading as it did not mention that it was the Ottoman Empire and The Barbary Slave traders who were responsible for much of the slaves taken from northern Europe, southern England and Ireland - white people were also taken as slaves over the years. Many people are not aware of this. Finally , I sadly saw nothing at all about the West Africa Squadron of the British Navy . The West Africa Squadron was a Royal Navy force established in 1808 to enforce Britain's 1807 Slave Trade Act. Operating along the West African coast, it intercepted illegal slave ships, freed roughly 150,000 captive Africans over 50 years, and suffered high casualty rates from disease. When I mentioned this to the two people on reception, neither knew anything about the West Africa Squadron. It is definitely worth a visit to the museum, but just a little more on the information I mentioned above would be beneficial to a more rounded presentation. I saw a comment which was left in the Modern Day Slavery Room which has prompted me to write the above stating that, and I quote" white people should be ashamed of themselves." Yes we are, but please understand, throughout history people of all backgrounds, religions and colour of skin have used less fortunate people than themselves as slaves. Our nation recognised that this practice was utterly abhorrent and took on and pioneered the abolition of the slavery of all those peoples who were enslaved.

A superb museum telling the history of slavery, the UK's part in the slave trade and the work of Wilberforce to end the trade

Well preserved place with fair explanation of the history involved. The flip side is indirectly available in Harewood which you can also visit

A very interesting museum inside the original house of William Wilberforce. Detailing his family background, schooling through to his rise into politics. There are many artefacts that he picked up in his travels and may have influenced his beliefs. It is free to enter and the staff were very helpful and proud of their museum.

This forms part of Hull's Museum Quarter and is free to visit. The house is the birthplace of William Wilberforce and was the family home. The ground floor deals with his life and campaign for the abolition of slavery. Moving upto the first floor, the exhibition covers the grime reality of the slave trade so some parts might be unsuitable for younger children, but otherwise very educational for junior aged children and onwards. There are further local themed exhibits at an adjoining house.