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Looking Back: A mammoth moment | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Looking Back: A mammoth moment

It was a ‘huge’ moment for The Box back in February 2020 as our fully assembled woolly mammoth was revealed for the first time.

Devon’s Top Attractions serve up smiles, scones and 40 years of tourism | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Devon’s Top Attractions serve up smiles, scones and 40 years of tourism

Sunshine, scones and spectacular scenery..... 'Devon’s Top Attractions' marked a major milestone this month as they gathered on the lawn of Holne Park House at River Dart Country Park for a glorious celebration of four decades of excellence - and they did it in the most Devon way possible: with a cream tea in hand!

Historic plaque unveiled in Plymouth to honour Sir Charles Eastlake | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Historic plaque unveiled in Plymouth to honour Sir Charles Eastlake

The Box was delighted to welcome Sir Gabriele Finaldi, director of the National Gallery to Plymouth on Thursday 26 June, to celebrate the unveiling of a new commemorative blue plaque honouring Sir Charles Lock Eastlake (1793-1865). The plaque is located at Hillside Court, Plympton St Mary, the site of the pioneering Victorian art scholar and first director of the National Gallery's former home 'Hillside'.

The Box announces landmark Beryl Cook exhibition for 2026
Press Release - Jun 2025

The Box announces landmark Beryl Cook exhibition for 2026

Taking place 100 years after she was born, the exhibition will re-assess and re-present Cook’s work, giving her the acclaim she deserves.

The ProBleu Project – inspiring the Ocean City’s future citizens | The Box Plymouth
News - Jun 2025

The ProBleu Project – inspiring the Ocean City’s future citizens

During 2025 The Box has partnered with Hyde Park Infant and Junior School to deliver Future Citizens of Plymouth – The Ocean City, connecting local school children and the wider community with the ocean on their doorstep.

Jeremy Deller’s ‘Hello Sailor’ splashes into Tinside Lido this July | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

Jeremy Deller’s ‘Hello Sailor’ splashes into Tinside Lido this July

‘Hello Sailor!’ created by 2004 Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller will make a splash at Tinside Lido in Plymouth on Saturday 5 July. The event is part of the National Gallery's bicentenary celebrations. It marks how festivals are part and parcel of art, culture and civic life, and celebrates the fact that art and artists can be catalysts of collaboration and joy.

Spotlight On: René Magritte | The Box Plymouth
Art - Jun 2025

Spotlight On: René Magritte

Surrealist artist René Magritte (1898-1967) had a unique ability to take something ordinary and make people see it in different and unexpected ways – asking questions about nature and the boundaries of reality. 'Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes' (until 7 September 2025) includes two fascinating works by him.

‘Surreal Estates’ showcases creative talents of South West’s children and young people | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Jun 2025

‘Surreal Estates’ showcases creative talents of South West’s children and young people

Works of art by over 260 children and young people from across the region are now on display at The Box following a competition that took place earlier in 2025 inspired by surrealism and landscape.

Major exhibition of Surrealist art open at The Box | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - May 2025

Major exhibition of Surrealist art open at The Box

'Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes' explores the impact and legacies of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artistic, intellectual and literary movements and is on display until 7 September 2025.

Bringing the light: 'The Hop' by Jyll Bradley | The Box Plymouth
Art - May 2025

Bringing the light: 'The Hop' by Jyll Bradley

Originally commissioned for The Hayward Gallery, London in 2022, ‘The Hop’ is an interactive sculpture by artist Jyll Bradley. With its vibrant colours that reflect different patterns as the light moves across Tavistock Place throughout the day, it’s unmissable as you arrive at The Box. It's also the perfect introduction to Bradley’s practice and her ‘Running and Returning’ exhibition in our St Luke’s church gallery.

How it started v How it's going - Part Two | The Box Plymouth
News - May 2025

How it started v How it's going - Part Two

Can you remember what your workplace looked like nearly ten years ago? Now we’ve welcomed our millionth visitor, and as we prepare for what we hope will be a busy summer, we’re back with a second look at how much things have changed since we turned the former City Museum and Art Gallery, Central Library building and St Luke's church into The Box. In this post, we look at some of the spaces on our first floor as well as the exterior of our main building.

Historic blue plaque will honour remarkable Plymouth man
Press Release - May 2025

Historic blue plaque will honour remarkable Plymouth man

A historic blue plaque will be unveiled in Plymouth in July in memory of Ralph Alger Bagnold OBE FRS KL (1896-1990), a scientist, explorer and military man whose ground breaking work has been recognised by NASA.