News Articles
Press Release - Sep 2020
Education programme spans Prehistoric mammoths to the present day
We're thrilled to be able to reveal more details about our innovative education programme, bookings for which go live from 10 September.
Press Release - Aug 2020
New membership scheme to give exclusive access to exhibitions and events
With our launch date fast approaching, we've launched a membership scheme offering a range of benefits for individuals and households.
Press Release - Jul 2020
New September Launch Dates Announced
We're really pleased to be able to announce new autumn launch dates.
News - Jul 2020
A Week in the Life of a Locked Down Musician: WestFordNeedles
Named after a 1960s cold-war experiment by the US military to create an artificial layer in the atmosphere, ‘WestFordNeedles’ is a collective formed of musicians, audiovisual artists and poets.
News - Jul 2020
A Week in the Life of a Locked Down Musician: Grace Lightman
Originally from London, singer/songwriter Grace Lightman has immersed herself in Plymouth’s music scene since she moved to the city in the summer of 2019 following the release of her debut solo album 'Silver Eater'.
News - Jul 2020
A Week in the Life of a Locked Down Musician: Ethira
Kate Ferguson, known professionally as ‘Ethira’, is a singer-songwriter and singing teacher from Devon. With a unique soprano vocal style accompanied by fingerstyle and jazz guitar, she first established herself in the folk genre, with her debut album 'Sweet Confusion' which was featured on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Devon.
News - Jul 2020
A Week in the Life of a Locked Down Musician: Andy Quick
Andy Quick is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, booking agent, band leader and dad. He has toured extensively for years as far as Europe and Asia with his two festival bands, always returning to his home in Plymouth where he has lived for 14 years.
News - Jul 2020
The benefits of reminiscence
For well over a decade, we've been delivering reminiscence sessions in a variety of care and residential homes, sheltered housing complexes and rehabilitation units. The aim of the sessions is to spark memories and generate conversation. The golden rules are to have fun, take an active interest in what people choose to talk about and ensure there’s plenty of tea and cake!
News - Jun 2020
A New Normal: Life Through a Lens Photography Competition
We’re running a photography competition to capture what life has been like during lockdown and in the phases that have followed as restrictions have started to ease. You can get involved (and maybe win a great prize too!) by submitting an image that best captures your experience.
Press Release - Jun 2020
Line up and dates revealed for British Art Show
The curators of the UK’s biggest touring contemporary art exhibition, ‘British Art Show 9’ (BAS 9), have revealed its artist selection and dates today. The exhibition will travel to Plymouth in late 2022. Prior to this it will be displayed in Wolverhampton, Aberdeen and Manchester.
News - Jun 2020
National Writing Day: A page from Captain Cook's Log Book
Between the late 1760s and late 1770s, Captain James Cook set sail from Plymouth on three separate voyages of world exploration, mapping and scientific discovery. A unique log book page in his handwriting will be on display in our '100 Journeys' gallery when we open.
News - Jun 2020
Culture in Quarantine, 23 June 2020: The Mayflower Postal Knitting Challenge
Our Women’s Craft Collective is one of our regular adult learning groups and it usually meets weekly to craft and create items for local charities. It's comprised of women from all across the city who come together to share their skills and a cuppa.