Support the museum. Stay closer to what happens here.
From £20 per year, becoming a Friend is a simple way to back the museum’s work while gaining access to events, insights, and experiences not available to regular visitors.
What you get as a Friend
Invitations to previews and early access to selected shows.
Talks, visits, and opportunities to engage more deeply.
A closer view of how exhibitions are developed and collections are cared for.
Reduced entry to talks and family programmes.
A bi-monthly newsletter with news and upcoming opportunities.
Why it matters
Friends don’t just support the museum—they help shape what it can do next.
Membership directly supports:
Acquiring new objects and artworks
Conservation and restoration of the collection
Research and interpretation
Exhibitions and public programmes
Improvements to displays and museum buildings
Membership options
| Category | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult single | One adult (18+) | £20 per year |
| Adult couple | Two adults at the same address | £30 per year |
| Family | Two adults and up to four children | £40 per year |
| Young person | Ages 18 - 21 | £10 for 3 years |
| 10-year membership | Long-term option | £120 single/ £200 couple |
| 25-year membership | Long-term option | £300 single/ £400 couple |
| Corporate | Local businesses | £225 per year |
Join today
If you visit regularly, attend events, or simply value having a museum like this in Maidstone, becoming a Friend is one of the most direct ways to support it.