Artist-Led Workshop: Creatures for Change
Join illustrator, Devon Tipping, to take a journey through Dartmoor folktales like the famous Old Crockern and create a ‘creature for change’. Imagine your own guardian spirit – something that speaks to your relationship with home, your current way of life, and the kind of life you’d like to live in the future.
The Way We Live Curator’s Tour
As part of our October ‘Super Saturday’, join curator Beth Hughes for a special tour of The Way We Live.
Shoebox Dolls’ House Workshop with Fran Daykin
Step into a miniature world of creativity in this hands-on making workshop – perfect for children aged 8+. Led by artist Fran Daykin and taking inspiration from a beautiful painting by Caroline Walker titled Dolls House in our The Way We Live exhibition, young makers will transform an ordinary shoebox into their very own handmade dolls’ house: designing the […]
Den World
Come and explore the idea of home – not just as a physical space but as a place of sanctuary, belonging and imagination in this immersive installation led by artists WABKIN (Fran Daykin and Huhtamaki Wab). ‘Den World’ is made from sustainable/recycled materials and is a welcoming space where children, young people and families can experiment with identity, storytelling, creativity, and community.
Family Fun: Imagine the Future
What could Plymouth look like in the future? Come to The Box this October half term and let your imagination lead the way! Decorate large strips of fabric with drawings of buildings you know around the city, then imagine how they could be changed or improved. Use recycled materials to create your own 3D models of buildings – or build and experiment together with Duplo. Come along, get creative and help us imagine the Plymouth of tomorrow.
Elf Academy: Adventure at the Museum
Take part in our new Elf Academy! Attend this special festive event and become an ‘Expert Elf’ in plenty of time for the big day. Visit The Elf Bakery to decorate your own cookie, attend The Toy Workshop to make your own Christmas gift, become an expert wrapper and make some tasty reindeer food to help fuel Santa’s helpers on the most important night of their year. All children will receive a certificate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Breakfast with Santa
Join us in The Kitchen & Bar for our ever-popular Breakfast with Santa, taking place every Sunday morning throughout December.
Halloween: Creepy Creatures of the Deep
Get ready for a spooktacular time at The Box this Halloween! Join us for a special family late filled with tricks and treats. Explore our galleries after hours to find the pickled sea creatures, make your own spooky sea slime, get creative with mask making, experience some scary storytelling in our fantastic den world, dance to spooky tracks, and don’t forget to wear your best Halloween outfit. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
I Wonder: Art sessions for 1-4 year olds
Our weekly sessions for children aged 1 to 4 years are all about singing, making, and playful discovery. Each session is inspired by our museum’s permanent and visiting collections, helping little ones explore art in fun and imaginative ways.
Home Education Workshops for 7-16 year olds
Join The Box for our Home Education workshops for 7-11 and 11-16 year olds. We are piloting a six-month series of sessions that support home educating families in bringing unique experiences in historical and cultural enquiry to young people, with a session taking place each month.