Museums & Galleries
Plymouth's main museum and art gallery is currently closed as Plymouth works towards the development of The Box - a major new visitor attraction that will proudly bring to life Plymouth’s rich and fascinating history.
The Box, Plymouth
The Box is a major new cultural and heritage attraction which is set to open in Plymouth’s city centre in spring 2020.
The Museum and Art Gallery, former Central Library and St Luke’s Church buildings are being transformed into a venue and visitor experience fit for the 21st century.
A series of large-scale galleries will highlight the city’s fine art, decorative art, natural history, human history, film, photography and archive collections.
Additional galleries will be dedicated to a changing programme of exciting temporary exhibitions that mark key anniversaries and showcase the work of high profile artists.
There will be café, retail, education and research spaces, a wide ranging events and activities programme, plus a new piazza on Tavistock Place.
This major redevelopment scheme is led by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the University of Plymouth and the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
It is supported by the City Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England, Coastal Communities Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation, University of Plymouth, Wolfson Foundation, British Film Institute and Interreg.
The Box will open as part of the city’s Mayflower 400 commemorative programme. One of its first exhibitions will be ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’ - a major show that explores the myths and uncovers new meanings connected to the Mayflower’s epic journey in 1620.
The centre will also breathe new life into some of our most influential historic figures such as Scott of the Antarctic and Sir France Drake, as well as share some of our most intriguing historic documents and gems with the public. Take a look at the loveourpast website for more information and for insights into some of the many items in the collections.
And, there's still plenty more to see in Plymouth…
Visit the Mayflower Museum on the Barbican and Smeatons Tower on The Hoe, as well as a host of wonderful art galleries, including The Arts Institute and Plymouth Arts Centre to name a few.
Many of these are situated around the historic Barbican or in the city centre. You will find classic and contemporary artwork from both local and national artists to suit all tastes and budgets.
Things To Do Highlights
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The Arts Institute
The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art
45 Southside
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The Arts Institute
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Arts Centre
1A Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth
The Arts Institute is the wide-ranging public arts programme of the University of...
Mayflower Museum
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Plymouth
From Past to Present, a unique journey through Plymouth's world famous harbour and...
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Price £1.50 to £8.00 Per TicketThe Gallery at Plymouth College of Art
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Museums & Galleries
Plymouth
The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art features a high-quality contemporary programme of...
Plymouth Gin Distillery
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Distillery
Plymouth
Black Friars Distillery, the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, is the oldest...
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Price Free to £7.00 Per Ticket45 Southside
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Gallery
Plymouth
45 Southside Gallery is located on Plymouth's Barbican. We show contemporary decorative...
The Box Plymouth
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Museum
Plymouth
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is a bright, welcoming, family-friendly place – just...
Art Source Contemporary Gallery
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Gallery
Stonehouse, Plymouth
Art Source UK is managed by Trevor Horswell, an experience gallery owner for over 30...
Dive Museum
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Museum
Plymouth
DIVE into one man’s life spent on the bottom of the sea
'Ray: A Life Underwater'...
KARST
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Exhibition Centre
Plymouth
KARST is Plymouth’s largest independent, artist-led contemporary art venue in Plymouth,...
Host Galleries
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Exhibition Centre
PLYMOUTH
Located in the old Cafe Rouge premises next to St Andrews Church.
Host Galleries are...
Cornwall's Regimental Museum
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Museum
Bodmin
Explore Bodmin Keep, an authentic Grade II listed Victorian Army Keep in the heart of...
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Price £2.00 to £6.00 Per TicketMartin Bush Gallery
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Gallery
Plymouth
Martin Bush is increasingly being acknowledged as one of the regions leading contemporary...
Plymouth Arts Centre
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Gallery
Plymouth
Plymouth Arts Cinema runs independent, world and live cinema, talks by internationally...
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