Category: Attractions, Things to do

There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself without spending a dime in Plymouth. 

If you're feeling the pinch, why not visit The Box? Located just a short walk from the city center, The Box is an interactive museum, art gallery, and archive, offering a range of free activities and exhibits to explore. Take a look below and discover everything you can do there...

   

Check out the fascinating galleries

The galleries are free to visit and take you on a captivating journey through Plymouth’s history, featuring interactive exhibits, art, photography, and an extensive natural history collection. Discover Plymouth’s maritime legacy in the Port of Plymouth Gallery, where collections of archaeology, film, paintings, and models transport you from the ancient Bronze Age settlements to today’s thriving maritime hub.  

Journeys that began in Plymouth have had a lasting global impact. Explore the historic voyages which began here with artefacts from expeditions headed by those such as Sir Francis Drake, Charles Darwin and more. Travel back in time in the Mammoth Gallery, where you’ll find the beloved Mildred the Mammoth, along with over 3,000 natural history specimens. This gallery showcases the beauty and diversity of the nature around us now and the incredible creatures that have been with us for the past 35,000 years. 

In the Media Lab, you can learn how technology, processes, and people have shaped the film and photographic heritage of the Southwest. Plus, you can step into the spotlight and experience what it’s like to be a BBC presenter in a realistic mock TV studio.                

             

Visit the amazing exhibitions

There are also several exhibitions throughout the year. Currently on display is Jyll Bradley: Running and Returning. Spanning over 30 years of her work, it explores themes of identity, queerness, and belonging through photography, film, sculpture, and installation.

Also on display is Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes. This exhibition marks the centenary of Surrealism and transports visitors through dreamlike, fantastical terrains where landscapes become metaphors for the unconscious, merging botanical, political, and gender themes. It showcases works spanning from early Surrealists like Salvador Dalí and Max Ernst to contemporary artists such as Wael Shawky and Ro Robertson

Be quick, it closes on 7 September! 

            

               

Dive into family activities

The Box is fantastic for families offering a variety of activities and facilities appropriate for all ages. They run a super Saturday Session monthly where there is a collection of activities throughout the day inspired by the exhibitions. The next one is actually a celebration of five years of The Box! 

Head to The Box on Fridays between 10:30am-11am for a free, non-bookable story telling session. It is the perfect activity for under 5s! There are also craft tables where children of all ages are encouraged to get creative. 

                       

Research facilities

If one of your new year’s resolutions is to find out more about your family history, why not use one of the free research laptops in the Active Archives gallery? They'll help you tap into useful online resources where you can uncover more information about your ancestors.

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