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Free things to do at The Box this January | The Box Plymouth
News - Jan 2024

Free things to do at The Box this January

January can be a tough month after the expense of Christmas. If you’re feeling the pinch, here are all the things you can do for free at The Box!

Archives insight: Devonport 200 | The Box Plymouth
History - Jan 2024

Archives insight: Devonport 200

Did you know 1 January 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the town of Dock (or Plymouth-Dock) becoming known as Devonport?

Growth, decay and everything in between: Jan van Huysum, Paulus Theodorus van Brussel and Jan Weenix | The Box Plymouth
Art - Dec 2023

Growth, decay and everything in between: Jan van Huysum, Paulus Theodorus van Brussel and Jan Weenix

Lavish arrangements, imaginary bouquets, fruit, flowers, beauty and decay; our online tour of the beautiful ‘Dutch Flowers’ exhibition concludes with artists Jan van Huysum, Paulus Theodorus van Brussel and Jan Weenix.

2024 exhibition programme is unveiled | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Nov 2023

2024 exhibition programme is unveiled

The Box has revealed an ambitious exhibition programme for 2024. It includes collaborations with some of the country’s most high-profile museums and galleries, and exhibitions that explore timely issues such as the role of museums in relation to empire and the ongoing challenge of the climate crisis.

Assistant Curator appointed for the National Gallery’s ‘Triumph of Art’ commission | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Nov 2023

Assistant Curator appointed for the National Gallery’s ‘Triumph of Art’ commission

Plymouth-based Rhys Morgan is one of four Assistant Curators who have been appointed by the National Gallery, and funded by Art Fund, to work on Jeremy Deller’s commission to round off the celebrations for the National Gallery’s Bicentenary year. He will be seconded to The Box – one of the four UK-wide cultural organisations who will partner with the National Gallery on the project.

New artist commission will use the Falklands Conflict to explore the idea of home | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Nov 2023

New artist commission will use the Falklands Conflict to explore the idea of home

The Box, Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive, has launched a call out for an artist commission that will connect with the city’s military heritage and explore the idea of home.

The UK debut of 'Arcadia', a new multi-screen film by artist John Akomfrah, opens on 30 November | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Nov 2023

The UK debut of 'Arcadia', a new multi-screen film by artist John Akomfrah, opens on 30 November

Arcadia, the latest film work by the hugely respected artist John Akomfrah, will receive its UK debut at The Box – Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive – from Thursday 30 November 2023 until Sunday 2 June 2024.

Masters of their craft: van Walscapelle, de Bray and Ruysch | The Box Plymouth
Art - Nov 2023

Masters of their craft: van Walscapelle, de Bray and Ruysch

From detailed compositions and bold palettes, to skilful use of colour and light, we continue our tour of the beautiful ‘Dutch Flowers’ exhibition with a look at the work of Jacob van Walscapelle, Dirck de Bray and Rachel Ruysch.

The trailblazer: James 'Jimmy' Peters | The Box Plymouth
News - Oct 2023

The trailblazer: James 'Jimmy' Peters

We're celebrating the story of Jimmy Peters at The Box this half term. Read on to discover more about the extraordinary life of the first black man to play rugby union for England.

The Box secures Lottery funding to research the South West’s Windrush connections | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Oct 2023

The Box secures Lottery funding to research the South West’s Windrush connections

The Box has been awarded a National Lottery Community Fund grant of £9,500 to research the Windrush generation and its legacy in Devon and Cornwall. The project will take a deep dive into the passenger lists from the dozens of ships that arrived at the city’s Millbay Docks from the late 1940s to the early 1970s, uncovering the stories of the people that arrived here, their descendants and their lives in the South West.

The Box appoints Rebecca Bridgman as Head of Collections and Programme | The Box Plymouth
Press Release - Oct 2023

The Box appoints Rebecca Bridgman as Head of Collections and Programme

The Box has made a significant addition to its Senior Management Team with the appointment of Rebecca Bridgman as its new Head of Collections and Programme.

Meet..... Lady Jane Grey | The Box Plymouth
Art - Oct 2023

Meet..... Lady Jane Grey

The woman at the centre of the giant history painting that is undergoing a conservation assessment at The Box until 4 October had a fascinating but tragic life. Find out more about Lady Jane Grey – otherwise known as the ‘Nine Days’ Queen’.