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Art - Apr 2026
Collections Insight: A new display in North Hall
A new display featuring four paintings from The Box's art collection has just gone on display in our North Hall gallery. The paintings provide a glimpse into the breadth and depth of the collection and are also giving us an opportunity to share the stories behind them and some new research. Discover more about them here.
Community - Apr 2026
Our Young People's Group 'You Be You' takeover was a hit!
On Saturday 11 April, The Box was alive with creativity, confidence and self expression as 'You Be You, Super Saturday' took over the building. Designed and programmed by The Box Young People’s Group, the day was a joyful celebration of everyone — inviting people to show up exactly as they are, wearing whatever makes them feel good.
Press Release - Apr 2026
The Box Plymouth smashes records as landmark year delivers 356k visits
Plymouth's world-class cultural destination ends its fifth year with record-breaking figures, a blockbuster Beryl Cook exhibition drawing visitors from across the UK, and an ambitious summer season ahead.
Press Release - Mar 2026
Two new Beryl Cook sculptures join the family
Two new life-sized sculptures inspired by Beryl Cook’s much-loved painting Hips and Chips have been unveiled today near the Belvedere on Plymouth Hoe, adding to the growing trail across the waterfront and city centre that celebrates her life and work.
History - Mar 2026
Springtime in the City: Explore Plymouth’s Art, Heritage and Hidden Gems
Spring is finally here, and the evenings are slowly getting lighter as we head towards the clocks changing. If you’re from further afield and planning a day trip to Plymouth, or looking for things to do in the Easter holidays, this guide will help you make the most of your visit. You can enjoy a full day exploring the city with plenty of time to experience what The Box has to offer too.
News - Mar 2026
Inspired by Beryl Cook
The four life-sized Beryl Cook sculptures that are located around Plymouth have been more popular than we could have hoped for since they were installed. They've created some great selfie moments too! As we seek a planning permission extension to keep them in place until at least 2029, here's more about the paintings that inspired them.
Press Release - Mar 2026
Plymouth not selected for next stage of UK City of Culture competition
Plymouth has just heard that is hasn’t been longlisted and will not progress to the next stage of the UK City of Culture 2029 competition. While this is very disappointing news for the city, the bid process has already shown the strength of Plymouth’s cultural ambition and the extraordinary level of support for culture from residents, creatives, businesses, organisations and communities across the city.
News - Mar 2026
Plymouth’s Iconic Heritage Sites Reopening for the Season
One of our favourite times of year is nearly upon us! As the days grow longer, two of the city’s most loved heritage sites - Smeaton’s Tower and Elizabethan House - are getting ready to open their doors once again this April. Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time visitor, it’s a chance for you to step into the past, soak up spectacular views, and rediscover stories that have shaped the city for centuries.
Art - Mar 2026
Journeys with Mai: Contemporary Artists Reframing Mai’s Story
Explore how contemporary artists Lisa Reihana, Mohini Chandra, Hinatea Colombani and Moeava Meder reinterpret Mai’s story, challenging colonial imagery and restoring Pacific Islander voices in 'Journeys with Mai'.
Art - Feb 2026
Journeys with Mai: British Visions and Pacific Voices through 18th Century Art
What did the first meetings between South Pacific Islands people and British voyagers really look like? The artists in the North Gallery of 'Journeys with Mai' reveal contrasting viewpoints - from European attempts to document the 'unknown' to a Polynesian artist who recorded these encounters from within their own culture.
Press Release - Feb 2026
The Box celebrates record-breaking year as visitor numbers continue to rise
One month after its landmark 'Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy' exhibition launched, The Box has officially recorded its busiest year since it opened in 2020.
Press Release - Feb 2026
The Box and Arts University Plymouth launch ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ Children and Young People’s Open
Free to enter and open to ages 0–25 across the South West, ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ invites young artists to explore the theme of ‘Art and Emotion’, with selected works set to be displayed at The Box this summer.