Press Release

Press Release - Feb 2023

Recycle, reuse, repurpose

There’s a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes at The Box to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise the impact we have on the environment. It’s a long road, but one we’re fully committed to travelling along, and we’re hoping to share much more with you about it in the coming months.

Press Release - Feb 2023

Is this Elizabeth I's signature?

We're displaying a famous portrait of Queen Elizabeth I in our '100 Journeys' gallery throughout 2023. The painting is on loan from The Woburn Abbey Collection and is show alongside materials relating to Sir Francis Drake. We also have a small number of items in our collections relating to Elizabeth I, including a book we believe she actually signed.

Press Release - Feb 2023

Rise Bakery pops up at The Little Box

Things are looking even tastier at the city’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive thanks to a new partnership with a popular local bakery.

Press Release - Feb 2023

Portrait of ‘bloody finery’ and ‘plundered treasures’ to go on display at The Box

An iconic painting of a famous Tudor monarch is set to be unveiled at The Box this Saturday (11 February).

Press Release - Feb 2023

Discover 'The World of Stonehenge'

Plymouth Archaeology Society is delighted to be hosting a talk at the University of Plymouth on 6 March by Dr Neil Wilkin, British Museum Curator of Early Europe.

Press Release - Jan 2023

Four new projects join the ‘High Street Sparks’ family

Four new community projects focusing on safety and accessibility have been awarded ‘High Street Sparks’ grants from the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) initiative, which celebrates the unique history of Plymouth’s city centre.

Press Release - Jan 2023

The Box joins The Wild Escape - the largest ever collaboration between UK museums

The Box is joining The Wild Escape, a major new project uniting hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses with schools and families to explore nature and creativity. Led by national charity Art Fund with support from Arts Council England, the project is the largest ever collaboration between UK museums.

Press Release - Jan 2023

The Box prepares for new season of exhibitions after success of British Art Show 9

The Box, Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive, is busy getting ready to launch its spring exhibition programme, which will shine a light on its extensive art collection plus a selection of female artists.