The Box is Plymouth's award-winning museum, art gallery and archive. It brings together outstanding collections of art, human history, natural history, film, photography and archival material, showcased in a series of exciting spaces.
Workshop led by Karen from The Conscious Sisters CIC to make a traditional willow Yule wreath from local botanicals, with the history and symbolism of the plants.
Interactive installation of photographs and moving images from The Box's archive, brought to life by glowing lights triggered by visitors.
Free two-day market with local makers and artists selling Christmas gifts and stocking fillers at The Box.
A hands-on making workshop for children aged 8+ to transform a shoebox into a handmade dolls' house, led by artist Fran Daykin.
Free 90-minute accessible tour for first-time visitors to The Box, covering the permanent galleries and behind-the-scenes areas.
Short guided tour of The Box's Ancient Egypt collection, from daily life in the Old Kingdom to a funerary object from Ramesses the Great.
Candlelight seasonal folk evening with singer-songwriter Alex Hart, guitarist Adam Sweet and a special guest, inspired by Polish Christmas traditions.
Guided architectural walk through Plymouth's city centre led by Engagement Officer Tony Davey, exploring the impact of the 1943 'A Plan for Plymouth'.
A one-hour guided tour led by a Front of House team member through the early history of cinema, from The Box's oldest film to Hollywood stars in Plymouth.
Six-course festive tasting menu inspired by iconic Christmas films, with songs from the Plymouth choir Blokes Who Sing.
Friday life drawing session with Plymouth artist Ralph Nel, for adults only, at The Box.
Festive workshop for children to train as 'Expert Elves' by decorating cookies, making Christmas gifts, practising wrapping and mixing reindeer food.
Festive Christmas breakfast with colouring activities and a visit from Santa for children at The Box Kitchen and Bar.
Talk and tour with The Box's art curator exploring nine paintings from the museum's collection that were on display in Downing Street.
Festive drag night with lip-synching, costumes, live vocals, games and audience interaction, with comedians Suzy Bennett and Uncle Dez.
Free drop-in clay workshops for children aged 4 to 11 and their adults to make festive decorations and hibernating animals from air-dry clay.
Guided tour led by the archives team through the research room, basement and stores of The Box Plymouth.
Contemporary exhibition inspired by Jill Craigie's 1946 film 'The Way We Live', with works by Do Ho Suh, Rachel Whiteread, Gavin Turk and others, and a restored screening of the 1946 film.
Free exhibition with a digital screening of the Bayeux Tapestry and 14 paintings by Robert Borlase Smart, part of the 'Bayeux Around Britain' programme.
Free poetry readings by Jay Bernard, Plymouth Laureate of Words R.C. Thomas and poets supported by Shelter Plymouth about home, belonging and community.
Free linocut masterclass with artist Lisa Nash, using paper and ink from Grenfell Tower floral tributes to create memorial prints.
Six-session life drawing course for adults with Plymouth artist Ralph Nel, covering figure drawing, proportion and negative space.
Guided architectural walk through Plymouth's city centre led by Tony Davey, exploring the impact of the 1943 'A Plan for Plymouth' on the city.
Term-time art session for children aged 1-4 with singing, dancing, crafts and play to introduce them to The Box's collections.
Nine works from The Box art collection, including pieces by Stanley Spencer and Alfred Wallis, grouped by theme and shown free of charge.
Free half-hour storytelling session for under-fives and their grown-ups under the gallery's figureheads at The Box.
Family late-night Halloween event at The Box museum with after-hours gallery visits, mask making, sea slime, scary storytelling and dancing.
Drop-in craft sessions for children aged 4 to 11 and their adults to imagine the future of Plymouth using fabric, recycled materials and Duplo.
Monthly Super Saturday at The Box with talks, a knitting and crochet session, a community game and a curator's tour.
Guided tour of the exhibition 'The Way We Live' led by its curator Beth Hughes, exploring home, housing and community in post-war Plymouth.
Free film installation by Steve McQueen about the Grenfell Tower fire, screened hourly from 10am to 3pm at The Box Plymouth.
