Opening hours

Opening hours

The Box

Our standard opening hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays. We're open on Summer bank holiday (25 August).

Entry is free! You don't need to book in advance, unless you'd like to reserve a space in the Cottonian Research Room, or book a free ticket to our Journeys with Mai exhibition.

Christmas/New Year 2026

This year we'll be open from 10am-3pm on Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December) and New Year's Eve (Thursday 31 December).

We'll be closed on Friday 25, Saturday 26, Sunday 27 December and Friday 1 January.

We'll be open from 10am-5pm on Monday 28, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 December.

Sign up to our newsletter

Receive our monthly news and events updates straight to your inbox.

The Box Kitchen & Bar

The Box Kitchen & Bar is open 10am-4.30pm (kitchen closes at 3pm) Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays.

Enjoy brunch, lunch, drinks and ice creams in our cafe, or out on the terrace in good weather.

The Cottonian Research Room

Available as a research space all day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (10am-1pm and 1.30pm–4.30pm) and afternoons (1.30pm–4.30pm) on Fridays 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 Friday, all day Saturday (10am-1pm and 1.30pm–4.30pm) 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.

Unmissable exhibitions

Journeys with Mai

Unmissable exhibitions

Echoes of Us

Unmissable exhibitions

Gillian Ayres: A Life in Colour

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current opening hours of The Box Plymouth?

The Box is open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays.

Are The Box exhibitions and galleries open on bank holidays and weekends?

Yes, The Box is open on Saturdays and Sundays and selected Bank Holidays. Our hours can change around Easter and Christmas and we update any changes to these in advance on our Opening Hours page.

What times are the last entry for exhibitions and galleries?

We don't have an official last entry time, but please allow half an hour or more if you're coming to look at an exhibition, or to enjoy a couple of our permanent galleries.