Exhibition

Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy

24 January - 31 May 2026
10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Closed on Easter Sunday.
Free to all

Celebrate the life, work and legacy of one of Britain’s most distinctive artists.

Celebrate the life, work and legacy of one of Britain’s most distinctive artists in this landmark exhibition which marks 100 years since her birth. 'Pride and Joy' is the most extensive display of Beryl Cook's work to date with more than 80 works, from iconic paintings to rarely seen treasures from private collections and the Cook family archives.

The exhibition fundamentally reassesses Cook's significance as a chronicler of everyday life during a time of great change in Britain.

Visitors are advised to book a free ticket in advance.

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Address

The Box, Plymouth

Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AX
01752 304774

Free to all

Opening times

10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday and selected bank holidays.

The Box are pleased to offer Art Fund members the following benefits during the Museum of the Year campaign:

10% in The Box Kitchen & Bar and The Box’s onsite shop from Monday 20 April until Thursday 25 June (10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays)

10% off The Box’s ‘In Conversation: Lisa Reihana and Dr James Fox’ event on Thursday 14 May – select Concessions/Members rate when you book online

An exclusive curator-led tour of The Box’s Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy exhibition for just £10 from 12.30-2pm on Monday 11 and 18 May. Limited places available – please email jo.clarke@plymouth.gov.uk to receive a booking link

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The Box is free with no need to book.

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