Welcome to The Box

Thanks for stopping by. We're Plymouth and the South West's major new museum, art gallery and archive - and we can't wait to welcome you for a visit.

We're open from 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holidays. Admission is free and you don't need to book a ticket, unless you'd like to reserve a space in our Cottonian Research Room.

Spring exhibitions

Another Crossing - Artists Revisit the Mayflower Voyage

26.02.2022 - 05.06.2022

Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945

26.03.2022 - 05.06.2022

Dress Code - Fashion Stories from The Box

02.04.2022 - 04.09.2022

Zadie Xa: Long ago when tigers smoked

02.04.2022 - 05.06.2022

Maurizio Anzeri: On The Move | The Box Plymouth

Latest news

Plymouth’s first-ever dedicated fashion exhibition highlights centuries of stories

Visitors looking at the 'Dress Code' exhibition at The Box

Solo shows by international artists take inspiration from Plymouth’s collections and archives

Tiger puppet by Zadie Xa on display at The Box

Smeaton's Tower

Open 10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays - come and visit one of the South West's most familiar and well-loved landmarks.

Public Art

The Box has a key role in the future development of public art in Plymouth, commissioning new art in the public realm as an important part of its contemporary arts programme.

Elizabethan House

Open 10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays - come and experience a rare surviving historic property that dates from the late 1500s.

As we navigate our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic, what could you do to put the happy into our high street? If you're looking for funding to support a project or idea, 'High Street Sparks' could help you make it a reality.

RETAIL THERAPY: Our eco-friendly shop is packed with products by local makers and inspired by our collections and changing exhibitions. Visit us while you're on site or shop online now.

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