Opening hours
The Box
The Box is open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays.
Entry is free! You don't need to book a ticket, unless you'd like to book a space in the Cottonian Research Room.
2025 Bank Holidays and Closures
The Box, Kitchen & Bar, Cottonian Research Room and onsite shop will be:
- open on Early May bank holiday (5 May), Spring bank holiday (26 May) and Summer bank holiday (25 August)
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The Box Kitchen & Bar
The Box Kitchen & Bar is open 10am-4pm (last food orders at 3pm) Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays.
The Cottonian Research Room
Available as a research space all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (10am-1pm and 1.30pm–4.30pm) and afternoons (1.30pm–4.30pm) on Thursdays, Fridays and selected Saturdays throughout the year.
Collections available for research. Click Cottonian Research Room to make an appointment. Available to visit as a gallery space from 10am-1pm Thursday to Saturday and 1.30-5pm on Sundays.
Shop
Our onsite shop is open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays.
Visit us in store for beautiful gifts or browse and buy online 24/7.