News Articles
News - Apr 2020
Culture in Quarantine, 3 April 2020: Staying Connected
It's nearly a fortnight since many of The Box staff started working from home and we stopped seeing those familiar tiles pictured above each day. Even though we’re having to do it remotely, staying connected has never been more important.
News - Mar 2020
Plymouth History Festival 2020 Update
In recent weeks we’ve been monitoring the fast changing health situation regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19). Based on the most up-to-date advice from the government, we’ve decided not to go ahead with our original plans for this year’s festival.
News - Mar 2020
Culture in Quarantine, 25 March 2020: Unchartered Waters
Like many of the adventurers and explorers who have left this city in the past, we’re currently in unchartered waters. Despite the uncertainty and temporary lifestyle restrictions the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing, it’s also bringing out the best in people as public services adapt to support the most vulnerable in society and communities harness digital technology to stay connected. We’ve put together the following list of useful links to help you over the next few weeks.
Press Release - Mar 2020
Statement on COVID-19
In recent weeks we’ve been monitoring the fast changing health situation regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) and taking regular advice from the Director of Public Health. We’ve been trying to remain positive but, based on the most up-to-date advice from the government, we’ve decided to postpone our launch on 16 May.
Press Release - Mar 2020
The covers are off as figurehead flotilla is revealed
The Box unveiled its impressive collection of 19th century ship’s figureheads for the first time today.
Press Release - Mar 2020
Mayflower 400 Community Sparks Round 4
17 Plymouth-based projects have been successful in the final funding round of Mayflower 400 Community Sparks.
News - Mar 2020
Behind The Scenes, 8 March 2020: A woman of science and art
Last week we shared the exciting news that a new window had been installed in St Luke’s church. It’s a stunning fused glass work by Portuguese artist Leonor Antunes. She took her inspiration from the marbled endpapers in a book in the Cottonian Collection. The book is a rare 1726 copy of Maria Sibylla Merian’s survey of the insects of Surinam.
Press Release - Feb 2020
The Box to launch ballot for its ‘Plymouth Preview’
The ballot for The Box’s ‘Plymouth Preview’ weekend will open at 9am on Monday (2 March).
Press Release - Feb 2020
Mammoth Moment
It was another ‘huge’ moment for The Box today as our fully assembled woolly mammoth was revealed for the first time.
News - Feb 2020
Behind The Scenes, 26 February 2020: Collections reload in full effect
It's been a busy few weeks as the fit out of our galleries and exhibition spaces continues and the reload of our collections really picks up the pace.
Press Release - Feb 2020
New schools programme at The Box is ready for lift off
Teachers and students can start planning their visits to The Box – thanks to a new schools programme which has launched today.
Press Release - Feb 2020
Babcock and Citybus sign up to support The Box
The Box has secured two new sponsorship deals with Babcock and Plymouth Citybus.