JOIN THE FRIENDS

FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL PAVILION, ART GALLERY & MUSEUMS

The Friends of the Royal Pavilion, Art Gallery & Museums is a charitable organisation that supports Brighton’s museums in many ways, from raising funds to purchasing new exhibits and providing volunteer help with special events and activities. As a member of the Friends you enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, as well as helping to ensure that the city’s unique cultural heritage is preserved for future generations.

WHY JOIN?

Membership of the Friends gives you the opportunity to explore the rich and diverse collections of Brighton’s fascinating museums and historic houses. The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum, Preston Manor and the Booth Museum.

Friends’ subscriptions and donations provide important finance to support the work of the museums, in mounting exhibitions, purchasing new exhibits and conserving existing artefacts.

Friends have the opportunity to join the volunteer programme of the Royal Pavilion & Museums, which is a vital role in supporting the life of the institution. There are many interesting and valuable ways in which Friends can help in this work.

BENEFITS

Free entry to the Royal Pavilion and Preston Manor
Free entry to exhibitions
Invitations to private views at Brighton Museum and the Booth Museum
10% discount at the Royal Pavilion and all Museum shops
A special programme of visits, talks and activities exclusive to Friends
Friends' Newsletter

MEMBERSHIP RATES

Valid from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009

Member £22

Joint Member £35

(2 adults at the same address)

Concessionary Member £17

(Over 60s/unemployed)

Concessionary Joint Member £30

(At least one concession at the same address)

Student £10

Life Member £400

Life Member (over 60) £150

2 accompanying children (under 16) free with every category of membership

GIFT AID

If you are a tax payer your subscription qualifies for Gift Aid, which greatly increases the value of your contribution to the Friends. Your signature at the indicated place on the joining form will enable the Friends to claim this rebate at no extra cost to you.

Special Event

Saturday 29 November 2008
Brighton & Hove: an introduction to the city’s architecture

The Old Courtroom, Church Street, Brighton

A day of talks about the latest interpretations of the history of buildings and landscapes in our city to celebrate the publication of Pevsner’s Architectural Guide: City of Brighton and Hove

Download a booking form here