The Museum of Club Culture

Founded by artists and curators Mark Wigan and Kerry Baldry The Museum of Club Culture first opened its doors in the fruitmarket in Hull city centre in June 2010 and relocated to High St Hull in February 2015 and is now closed in Hull. The museum chronicles and celebrates night club subcultures and street styles from the early 20th century to the present day and the important role they have played in shaping modern culture. Every mover and shaker, night owl, dance style and musical genre in this wide ranging field falls under the museums spotlight Key themes are the importance of identity, social history, musical heritage, memory and community. The extensive permanent collection of memorabilia, moving image, photography illustrations and artefacts is complimented by a constantly changing programme of exhibitions, talks, screenings and workshops. Past exhibitions that have championed the cultural significance of club culture include Street Style by Ted Polhemus, Captain Zips Video Trip (Punk Super 8 Films from the Kings Rd in 1977/8), The Endless Night 35 Years of Nightclub Portraits by Derek Ridgers, Keeping the Faith,The Northern Soul Scene by John Barrett, Oscar Romps nightclub drawings, Ross Trevails Detonators Car Club, a talk on Leigh Bowery and Lucian Freud by Sue Tilley, Viva La Muralists! and Dutty Lingo video installation by Michael Anthony Barnes Wynters, Text Me Up by artist Tracy Moberly, Lets Dance! A celebration of nightclub dancing, Badge Mania!, ZIGGY unseen photography of David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars last gig and a screening of The Promoter featuring Robert Pereno.