Plymouth’s the Box wins 2026 Art Fund museum of the year award
Summary
The Box museum in Plymouth won the 2026 Art Fund museum of the year award, receiving £120,000. The museum is praised for its strong community connections, large collection, and positive impact on the city’s economy and wellbeing.Key Facts
- The Box is a museum, gallery, and archive in Plymouth with over 2 million artworks and objects.
- It opened in 2020 and has hosted more than 1.3 million visitors since then.
- The museum has helped boost Plymouth’s economy by £244 million and created over £100 million in health and wellbeing benefits.
- It works with local schools, engaging with 89% of them.
- The Art Fund prize includes £120,000 for the winner and £20,000 for each of the four finalists.
- The Box focuses on including overlooked histories and creating welcoming spaces for learning and creativity.
- The museum started with a £48 million investment and aims to be both nationally recognized and loved locally.
- Its 2025 and 2026 programs include exhibitions about colonial history, archives, and accessibility.
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