The Box

A museum, art gallery and archive. A restaurant, cafe and shop. A place where there's something for everyone - and where there's always something new to discover .

The Box - Plymouth's award-winning museum, art gallery and archive - is just a short walk from the main city centre, Drake Circus shopping mall, train and coach station. It's open Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free and there's no need to book.

Come and enjoy permanent galleries filled with highlights from the city's art, natural history, human history, media and archive collections. Be part of a great series of events throughout the year, from talks and tours to live music and creative family workshops. Experience an ambitious changing programme of exhibitions including 'British Art Show 9' from 8 October 2022-8 January 2023. Use our research facilities to discover more about your local and family history.