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News - Apr 2020
Culture in Quarantine, 27 April 2020: Online Family Fun
Since lockdowns began around the world many cultural venues have moved their content online. Some have also developed new digital initiatives. Many of these are aimed at children and families and there are some great resources and activities on offer. Here’s a roundup of the some of the best ones.
News - Apr 2020
Behind The Scenes, 24 April 2020: Cabinets of Curiosities
Since 2016, the Collections Assistants at The Box have been diligently working on a project to explore and document three old wooden cabinets filled with art prints.
Natural History - Apr 2020
Earth Day 2020: Garden Explorers
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day - an international celebration of life on earth that aims to highlight the importance of protecting our environment. It’s marked in over 190 countries across the world.
Press Release - Apr 2020
My Plymouth History
Can you help shed light on the city’s past using information and images you have at home?
News - Apr 2020
Behind The Scenes, 8 April 2020: The month when everything changed
It’s fair to say that last month was a month unlike any other. With just over 60 days to go until we were due to open, none of us could have predicted the current turn of events.
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.