Our financial contributions to the museum provide money to support:

• Special events and displays

• Acquisitions of significant archaeological treasures

• Development of the Museum’s facilities

• Free activities for children during term time and school holidays

Many of our members also volunteer:

• Supporting the museum staff with visitor assistance, on reception, in the café

• Maintaining the beautiful gardens

• An opportunity to make new friends

• A programme of monthly evening talks:

  • An eclectic range of topics

  • Delivered by distinguished speakers

  • Delivered simultaneously in-person and by Zoom

• Invitation to Museum private previews of new exhibitions

• 10% discount in the Museum café and shop

• Access to special events, in places not normally accessible to the public

• A warm glow, knowing that we are helping this special museum to thrive and grow!

• Single Membership is £20 per year

• Dual Membership (two adults at the same address) is £30 per year

• If joining after 1st October, fees are reduced to £10 and £15 respectively

• Junior Membership (under age 18 from a members’ household) is FREE!

• How about becoming a Patron?