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News - Aug 2021
Archive Insight: The 1948 Summer Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are well under way and it’s been fantastic to see Team GB celebrating medal success. The coverage has been bringing back memories of the 2012 Summer Olympics when London became the first city to host the modern games three times.
Press Release - Jul 2021
New animation explores Plymouth city centre's heritage
When it comes to architecture not many of us know our Post Modern from our Beaux Arts, so understanding the different architectural styles that make up a city can be confusing – but thanks to a new animated video, Plymouth residents can learn much more about the heritage right under their feet.
Press Release - Jul 2021
New blue plaque highlights artist’s links with Devonport
A new blue plaque highlighting a special link with celebrated 18th century portrait artist, Sir Joshua Reynolds has been unveiled at Devonport Market Hall today – the 298th anniversary of his birth.
News - Jul 2021
Digital badges for teachers
Teachers who use The Box’s online Learning Resources or attend one of our CPD events for teachers can now earn a digital badge.
Press Release - Jul 2021
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits The Box
The Box was thrilled to receive a visit by HRH The Princess Royal today, to officially mark its reopening and celebrate some of its award-winning exhibitions and displays.
Press Release - Jul 2021
The Box shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
The Box has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award.
Press Release - Jul 2021
2021's summer events programme is filled with art, film and fun
Our first-ever summer events programme is packed with a wide variety of activities inspired by our exhibitions, collections and contemporary art commissions.
Press Release - Jun 2021
Christmas dinner fundraiser creates a lasting legacy
A festive fundraising campaign led by The Box and Nat Tallents, the Executive Chef for our Kitchen & Bar is still giving – more than six months after the closing date.
Press Release - Jun 2021
Artist Camille Walala to create new public artwork for Tavistock Place
The Box is delighted to announce a new public art commission by internationally renowned artist Camille Walala. The commission, which is curated by Alter-Projects, is a major highlight of our summer 2021 programme. It will form part of a series of events and activations designed to bring our newly created public square, Tavistock Place to life for the very first time.
Press Release - Jun 2021
The Box to host European premiere of award-winning Australian exhibition
The Box is proud to announce the European premiere of the National Museum of Australia’s award-winning exhibition 'Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters' from 21 October – 27 February 2022. The exhibition forms part of the UK/Australia Season 2021-22, a major programme of cultural exchange taking place across the two nations.
News - Jun 2021
Update from The Box
Despite the four week extension to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we’re looking forward to an exciting summer here at The Box and wanted to give you an update following the government announcement earlier this week.
News - Jun 2021
Community engagement across the city: Screens in Salons
As part of a successful funding bid from the British Film Institute, The Box has started a new scheme showing a curated selection of archive film footage from its collections in unusual places.
