News Articles

Ice Age Animals Live
News - Jun 2020

Culture in Quarantine, 22 June 2020: Ice Age Animals Live

Our Curator of Natural History will be taking part in a special live stream all about the Ice Age on Tuesday 23 June.

The Box on The Box
Press Release - Jun 2020

'The Box on The Box': digital reminiscence service for city’s care homes now live

We've launched a free live streaming service for care homes in and around Plymouth.

Coxside Cartographies
News - Jun 2020

Working in Partnership: Coxside Cartographies

We're currently supporting a project in Plymouth's East End called 'Coxside Cartographies'.

The Box | Contemporary Art Commissions Announcement
Press Release - Jun 2020

19 projects from across the region selected for contemporary art commissions

27 artists from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall have been selected for our ‘State of Emergency’ contemporary art micro-commissions.

The Box | Statement on racism
News - Jun 2020

Statement on racism

We stand in solidarity against racism towards black communities.

World Environment Day 2020: Our planet's diversity
News - Jun 2020

World Environment Day 2020: Our planet's diversity

Today is World Environment Day 2020 and the theme is ‘Time for Nature', with a focus on its role in providing the essential infrastructure that supports life on Earth and human development.

History Festival Roundup - Week Three
News - May 2020

History Festival Roundup - Week Three

We can't believe this year's extraordinary History Festival is nearly over. Thank you to everyone who has joined in by reading articles, watching videos, scrolling through online exhibitions or commenting and sharing posts.

History Festival Roundup - Week Two
News - May 2020

History Festival Roundup - Week Two

Find out more about some of the main highlights from the second week of the 2020 Plymouth History Festival.

Local musicians selected for 'Plymouth After Dark' commissions
Press Release - May 2020

Local musicians selected for 'Plymouth After Dark' commissions

We're excited to announce that Andy Quick, Grace Lightman, Kate Ferguson and WestFordNeedles have been selected for our commissions to explore ‘A week in the life of a locked down musician’.

History Festival Roundup - Week One
News - May 2020

History Festival Roundup - Week One

This year's Plymouth History Festival is running online (until 31 May) and week one has gotten off to a great start with lots of comments, questions and participation.

Virtual Weekend
Press Release - May 2020

Marking our original opening weekend with special digital programme

We'll be spending this weekend sharing a series of insights across our digital platforms to mark our original opening date.

Capturing and recording these unprecedented times
News - May 2020

Capturing and recording these unprecedented times

We’re living through a historic time. A time which, just like the First and Second World Wars, we and the generations who follow us will remember, debate, study and commemorate.