Category: Attractions, Things to do

January can be a challenging month after the expenses of Christmas, but don't worry – 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 Osman Yousefzada – When will we be good enough? The exhibition explores when we will break free from a centuries-old reality where power rests with the few. It questions whether power ever truly fades or simply reinvents itself and challenges us to reflect on how much power we truly hold—and how much has really changed. 

Plymouth, known as Britain’s Ocean City, has always had a deep connection with the sea. Planet Ocean explores the evolving relationship between humanity and our oceans, both past and present. While you're there, don't miss Windrush in the Far Southwest, which uncovers the often-overlooked ties between Plymouth and people from the Carribean in the mid-1900s. 

Opening on February 8, Carnivalesque presents a retrospective of the work of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons. Explore his lasting contributions to British art, literature, and art education over the past 60 years. 

            

               

Family activities

The Box is fantastic for families offering a variety of activities and facilities appropriate for all ages. You can take part in fun holiday activities and term time sessions for under-5s inspired by our collections and exhibitions or create something inspired by what you’ve discovered at our Explore More tables. 

Storytelling sessions 

Do you have little ones who like to be read to? The museum's popular ‘Tell Me a Story’ sessions are free, non-bookable and run from 10.30am-11am each Friday. 

The Volunteer Team at The Box Museum

  

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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