Admission free. Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays.
This Easter open on Good Friday, Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday. Closed on Easter Sunday.
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 2024 we were voted 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
Major exhibitions celebrating the work of artists John Lyons (until 5 May 2025) and Jyll Bradley (until 2 November 2025)
It's the last few weeks to dive into our relationship with the sea in Planet Ocean (until 27 April 2025)
Latest news
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.