Museums · South West England
The Box, Plymouth
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
The Box, Plymouth — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Box, Plymouth is a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Box in Plymouth is an award-winning museum, art gallery, and archive that showcases a variety of exhibitions and collections. Visitors can explore permanent galleries, special exhibitions, and family-friendly events, making it a vibrant cultural destination.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Box is a cultural and heritage attraction located in Plymouth, South-West England. It serves as a museum and archive, showcasing the city's history and collections. The venue has been designed to provide a modern space for exhibitions and community engagement.
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Background
History
In early 2009, four new galleries showcasing the Museum's world cultures, Ancient Egypt, archaeology and local/maritime history collections were opened as part of a refurbishment project. The renovated ground floor galleries were formally opened by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 25 May 2009. He was Patron of the Friends of Plymouth City Museums & Gallery, which was founded in 1951, at the time. Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery closed its building at the start of September 2016 for major redevelopment. It re-opened in 2020 as The Box, Plymouth which encompassed the Museum and Art Gallery, former Central Library and St Luke's Church buildings with a major new extension designed…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3745, -4.1376
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL4 8AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Established
- 1910
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- www.theboxplymouth.com
Sources
- wikipedia: The Box, Plymouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Box, Plymouth?
- The Box, Plymouth is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL4 8AB), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is The Box, Plymouth?
- The Box, Plymouth — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Box, Plymouth?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL4 8AB.
- When was The Box, Plymouth built?
- Built or established in 1910.
- Is The Box, Plymouth a protected site?
- Yes — The Box, Plymouth is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Box, Plymouth free to visit?
- Yes, The Box, Plymouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Box, Plymouth?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL4 8AB.