Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Art and history museum in North Hill, Plymouth, United Kingdom.
The museum spans multiple floors displaying extensive collections of natural history specimens, fine art pieces, and regional archaeological artifacts from Devon and Cornwall.
Established in 1910, the museum building stands as an example of Edwardian architecture and became a central cultural institution for Plymouth's heritage preservation.
The museum holds the Cottonian Collection, featuring European paintings, furniture, and decorative pieces that reflect the artistic developments from the 16th to 19th centuries.
The museum provides free admission and opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with a cafe serving local products and a shop selling regional crafts.
The natural history section contains preserved specimens of extinct animals that once inhabited the Devon region during prehistoric periods.
Location: Plymouth
Inception: 1910
Website: https://theboxplymouth.com
GPS coordinates: 50.37450,-4.13762
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:36
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