Museum
The Box, Plymouth
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The Box is Plymouth's flagship cultural venue, housing extensive collections that span local history, art, and natural history. Visitors explore galleries filled with artifacts from Plymouth's maritime past, contemporary art exhibitions, and a natural history collection including a giant woolly mammoth skeleton. The building itself is a blend of historic and modern architecture, with a glass atrium connecting the original 19th-century library to a new wing. Interactive displays and changing exhibitions make it a dynamic destination for all ages.
Don't miss
- See the 14-foot-tall woolly mammoth skeleton in the natural history gallery
- Explore the Mayflower 400 exhibition detailing Plymouth's role in the Pilgrims' voyage
- View the stunning glass atrium and rooftop terrace with views over the city
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit The Box, Plymouth
You can visit The Box, Plymouth on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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