Support the Museum of Richmond – Be Part of Our Story
The Museum of Richmond brings the borough’s rich and diverse history to life – and we need you to help us keep that story going.
There are many ways you can support the museum and the smallest gift can make a BIG difference to your local community:
🧰 Donate Supplies
From craft materials and archival tools to exhibition equipment, your donated supplies help us deliver creative and engaging experiences for all ages. Whether you’re a business with surplus stock or an individual with something useful to share, your contributions go a long way.
Have something to donate? Contact Vicky, our Learning Officer, on 020 8332 1141 or learning@museumofrichmond.com
We are particularly looking for:
– zips
– sewing thread for sewing machines
– wadding for quilting
– paper bags, of all shapes, sizes and colours for May Half Term
– pretty jam jars, we can use for storage and for vases
– thicker, flannel or cotton shirts that we can use as art aprons
🏺 Sponsor objects for the Handling Collection and Discovery Boxes
Our Handling Collection is a key part of our Learning Programme. It helps our visitors get as close as possible to the past, whilst helping us conserve the main collection. We have an ever growing range of Discovery Boxes that we loan to Schools and Groups so if they can’t come to the Museum, we can take the Museum to them!
Your support would directly contribute to educational and hands-on learning experiences that bring history to life.
– £100 would sponsor replica Judges and Barrister wigs for use in our Victorian Crime and Punishment workshop
– £150 would sponsor a replica Victorian Straw bonnet for use in our Victorian Crime and Punishment workshop
– £250 would sponsor the replica costume we need for use in our Victorian Crime and Punishment workshop
– £750 would help us create a whole new Discovery Box, complete with an information pack for teachers. Themes that we have in development, but need the funding for currently include:
☑️ Victorian Schools
☑️The Royal Laundry: Victorian Wash Day
☑️Holidays Through History
☑️The Anglo Saxons
☑️World War Two: Local Case Studies
☑️Local Case Studies
Any support would help keep our collection vibrant, relevant and supporting our community’s needs.
Interested in sponsoring the Handling Collection? Contact Vicky, our Learning Officer, on 020 8332 1141 or learning@museumofrichmond.com
🎨 Sponsor a Workshop
Our workshops inspire, bring history alive, and build lasting connections across generations. By sponsoring a session, you’ll help cover materials, staffing, and outreach – ensuring everyone has access to culture and learning.
– £20 would pay for tea, coffee and snacks for our monthly Coffee and Crafting Workshops
– £60 would provide 10 FREE places for children at our family workshops
– £120 would pay for a class of 30 children to have a Hands on History workshop with our Learning Officer
– £150 would pay for a class of 30 children to have a History Craft workshop with our Learning Officer
– £500 would support month of Coffee and Crafting workshops, helping us work with 30 local adults
– £5000 would support the Coffee and Crafting workshops for an entire year
Any support would give our Learning Officer more time to focus on research, development and delivery, instead of fundraising and applying for grants
Interested in sponsoring a workshop? Contact Vicky, our Learning Officer, on 020 8332 1141 or learning@museumofrichmond.com
🌱 Sponsor a Young Person or Volunteer
Our Museum relies on our team of amazing volunteers to keep us open to the public, providing visitors with a warm welcome, and assisting our Curator and Learning Officer with research, development and tasks behind the scenes. We simply couldn’t do what we do without them.
We are incredibly lucky to have fantastic partnerships with local organisations like Richmond upon Thames College, St Mary’s University Twickenham, Royal Holloway University and Mencap to provide work experience placements and internships.
We believe everyone should have the chance to volunteer, but travel and lunch costs can be a barrier — especially for young people affected by the cost of living crisis. Your donation would help to cover these essential expenses, making it possible for more people to get involved, gain skills and experience, and give back to the community.
-£10 would cover a Volunteer or Intern’s travel expenses for a day
– £25 would cover a Volunteer or Intern’s travel and lunch for a day
– £60 would cover the travel of a standard 6 week placement
– £150 would cover the travel and food of a standard 6 week placement
Interested in sponsoring a young person or volunteer? Contact Vicky, our Learning Officer, on 020 8332 1141 or learning@museumofrichmond.com
🤝 Volunteer for One-Off Events
Short on time but want to help? Sign up as a one-off event volunteer! Whether it’s helping with family days, exhibition launches or school holiday activities, your energy and enthusiasm make these moments special.
Upcoming Events: Trumpeters’ House Garden Party – 21 June 2025, 1:30pm to 5:30pm
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to lend a hand with serving refreshments and more. Your support will help raise vital funds for the museum – and you’ll be part of a great community event.
To find out more and sign up, email Vicky, our Learning Officer, on 020 8332 1141 or learning@museumofrichmond.com
Join our volunteer list! Contact Vicky, our Learning Officer, on 020 8332 1141 or learning@museumofrichmond.com
Every donation, sponsorship and volunteer hour helps preserve the past and shape the future.
Thank you for being part of the Museum of Richmond community.