Admission free. Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and Spring Bank Holiday (Monday 26 May).
Thanks for stopping by. We are Plymouth's award-winning museum, art gallery and archive and are heading towards one million visits! If you haven't been here yet, or you haven't been here for a while, why not pay us a visit and help us reach this exciting milestone?
In the 2022 European Museum of the Year Awards we were given a Special Commendation. In 2025 we were voted 'Best Arts, Culture and Theatre' venue and 2024 we won Best Family Attraction in the Devon Muddy Awards! You don't need to book unless you'd like to reserve a space in our Cottonian Research Room.
We can't wait to welcome you soon.
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Happening now
A major exhibition celebrating the work of artist Jyll Bradley (until 2 November 2025)
Join us this May half term holiday. We have free drop in workshops on Tuesday-Friday, Quiet and Calm Family Crafts on Thursday and our Summer trail launches on Tuesday
Latest news
Major exhibition of Surrealist art ready to open at The Box
Sir Joshua Reynolds 'Portrait of Mai' to visit The Box in 2026
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Retail therapy
Our eco-friendly shop is packed with products by local makers and inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Visit while you're on site or shop online.