Museum of Richmond
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey TW9 1TP
Tel: 020 8332 1141 Email: museumofrichmond@btconnect.com



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Friends of the Museum

Is Richmond special to you? The Friends of the Museum of Richmond are interested in Richmond's history and in the Museum's role in preserving and interpreting our local heritage. They provide volunteers to staff the Museum front desk, shop and exhibition areas, and are actively involved in fundraising. There are also opportunities to work alongside professional staff on exhibitions and a variety of other projects. Become a Friend and meet new friends!

Membership

To become a Friend, visit the Museum or send an SAE with a cheque for £7.50 for a year's membership or £75 for Life Membership. It entitles you to:-
  • invitations to special private views
  • regular copies of The Herald, the Museum's newsletter
  • reduced admission to Friends' lectures
  • participation in a variety of social events throughout the year, such as the River Cruise, the Garden Party, and the Big Band Blitz.

Caring for the Museum collection

The Friends of the Museum of Richmond have identified conservation as a key area in their support for the Museum, and have contributed generously to the cost of recent projects, including a new shelving system for the Collection Store and a wide range of conservation materials, besides financing exhibition displays.

Diary Dates, 2008

February

Thursday 14th: Reading group - Valentine's Poems. Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond. 2.30-3.30pm. Admission free.

March

Tuesday 18th: Magic Lantern Show. A nostalgic journey back before the days of the Talkies, presented by John and Mrs Taylor. St John's Church, corner Kew Road and Church Road, Richmond. 7.00-9.30pm. Tea and coffee available from 7.00pm. Admission £5.00, Friends £4.00. Tickets available from the Museum or by post with s.a.e. marked for the attention of Richard White. 

April

Wednesday 2nd: The Curator's Choice exhibition opens.

Friday 25th: Bring and Buy Coffee Morning. Petersham Hotel, Nightingale Lane, Richmond. 10.00am-12.00 noon. Admission £2.00

May

Wednesday 14th: Friends AGM, 6.30-7.45pm, at the Museum. Refreshments available.

Wednesday 21st: Lunch at Merits, Twickenham, 12.00-2.00pm. Lunch price £10.00. Bookings open, send cheque and s.a.e. to the Museum marked for the attention of Richard White.

June

Tuesday 10th: Special Event: Professor Simon Owens, Head of Strategic Project, Kew Gardens. Kew's Birthday in 2009 - 250th Anniversary. Venue to be confirmed.

July

A summer afternoon playing Bridge, date and venue to be confirmed.

August

Sunday 3rd: Queensberry House garden party. Friars Lane, Richmond. 3.00-6.00pm.

September

Tuesday 16th: Thames Evening River Cruise - See the Lights. This will take place on Tuesday, September 16th.
Buffet and bar.

 








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