Exhibitions and Commissions

We're currently turning our exhibition galleries around following the departure of British Art Show 7. There's lots to look forward to in 2012 though!

Camden Town: Exploring Themes

Another chance to see our fine art exhibition, featuring works by a group of young progressive British artists from the early 1900s.
7 January to 18 February 2012

From Plymouth to Pole: Scott, Science and the Men who Sailed South

Rediscover the story of Scott of the Antarctic in this new exhibition that looks at his local and naval associations, expeditions and crew.
14 January to 14 April 2012

Forms Most Beautiful

See large-scale images of microscopic marine life as well as specimens from our natural history collections in this new exhibition produced in partnership with Plymouth University.
21 January to 21 April 2012

Plymouth Porcelain: A New Collection

A new commission by well-known ceramic artist, Clare Twomey inspired by our Plymouth Porcelain collection.
From February 2012

Women in Art

See an impressive selection of work from our permanent art collections that portray or were created by women.
3 March 2012 to 9 March 2013

Pride in our Past

Discover more about the previously hidden history of the Citys LGBT communities in this new exhibition produced by the Plymouth Pride Forum.
28 April to 30 June 2012

Sinopticon: Contemporary Chinoiserie in Contemporary Art

Investigate Chinese influence on Western decorative art in this multi-sited contemporary art exhibition displayed at Saltram House, Plymouth Arts Centre, Plymouth College of Art Gallery and here at the Museum.
28 April to 7 July 2012

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