'True jewel' museum and gallery wins UK award
The Box, in Plymouth, wins the 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year award.
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"The Box is a true jewel in the crown of the South West."
— Jenny Waldman , Executive
"It is a museum that genuinely belongs to the people it serves."
— June Sarpong OBE , Celebrity
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The Box, in Plymouth, wins the 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year award.
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