Join us for your last chance to see the Mobile Museum in Plymouth as it enters its final week of the 2026 summer tour!

You are invited to visit the art exhibition, Shaped by the Sea, in the Mobile Museum, and take part in some FREE creative workshops. Find out more about the Art Explora Mobile Museum here.

We'll be in Plymouth from 7- 13 September. You'll receive details of exactly where to find us with your booking confirmation.

About the Exhibition

What, as humans, is our relationship to the sea? Over the centuries, many artists have explored this question through different subject matter, themes and media. The sea, while fascinating us, remains mysterious and elusive, sometimes tranquil and inviting, at other times, tumultuous and unpredictable.

This exhibition brings together historic, modern and contemporary works by British artists from the Government Art Collection. It addresses complex stories of exploration, migration and climate change that have shaped both the UK and the world. It invites us to question not only how the sea continues to shape our coastlines, but also ourselves as individuals and communities.

Artists: Roger Ackling, Simon Bayliss, Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, Chila Kumari Singh Burman, Mohini Chandra, EVEWRIGHT, Anya Gallaccio, Lubaina Himid, Tess Jaray, Thomas Luny, Will Maclean, Zethu Maseko, Paul Nash, William Pye, Bridget Riley, Ro Robertson, Zineb Sedira, Emma Stibbon and Joseph William Mallord Turner.

Mobile Museum OPEN HOURS

Weekdays 15:00 - 17:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Our open hours are open to all. So step inside and see what it's all about! Our friendly facilitators will be available to answer any questions - please feel free to ask them about the exhibition or the splendid museum bus!

Mobile Museum GUIDED VISITS + WORKSHOPS for families

Special artist workshop with Simon Baylis on Saturday - book here

Sunday family workshops 11:00 - 13:00 - Book here

These combined 60-minute sessions for families include a guided visit to the mobile museum and a chance to make your own artwork in one of our creative workshops.

We are limited to having 15 people in the mobile museum at any one time, so book ahead to secure your place!

Please arrive at the start time of your visit so you don't miss any of the fun (or interrupt your fellow visitors).

Please note:

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

We can accommodate access needs; however, these must be arranged in advance of your visit. Please CALL US if you have access needs. There are 6 steps to walk up to get into the Mobile Museum, but we have a mobility lift available. For health & safety, we need to be notified in advance if needed.

Tickets are not required for exhibition visits; however, we advise booking so that we can manage numbers.

Tickets are FREE and limited to 4 per booking. If you would like to book for a large group, please contact Cherie Silver at 07554 611 420 or cheriesilver@artexplora.org.

For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at mobilemuseum@artexplora.org.

📸 MuMo (‘Mobile Museum’) was founded by Ingrid Brochard and designed by Matali Crasset. Photos: Dom Moore

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