Other places · South West England
The Box, Plymouth
The Box, Plymouth — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- 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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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…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3745, -4.1376
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL4 8AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Established
- 1910
- Opening
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; PH 10:00-17:00
- 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.
- When was The Box, Plymouth built?
- Built or established in 1910.
- Is The Box, Plymouth free to visit?
- Yes, The Box, Plymouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Box, Plymouth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL4 8AB. It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency.