For a reasonable annual subscription you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting the vital work we do to preserve the town’s heritage for the community and for future generations. You will also enjoy additional benefits. Our membership is the lifeblood of the Museum as we do not receive Government funding and rely on donations and subscriptions as our main sources of income.
Membership Benefits
Become a member of Sherborne Museum to enjoy the following benefits:
- Free entry to our popular winter talks programme
- Access to the museum’s research services (archives and library) at a discounted rate
- Bi-annual newsletter
- Annual prize draw at Christmas
- Exclusive access to certain ticketed events (some discounted)
- Discounted access to events, online lectures, webinars and conferences hosted by the British Association for Local History
Individual
£15
Joint
£25
How to join
Download and complete the application form below and return it to us by post or email.
Sherborne Museum
Abbey Gatehouse
Church Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3BP
For any questions regarding membership or application please contact:
membership@sherbornemuseum.com
“Extraordinarily well curated museum. A treasure. Thank you so much for taking such care.”
“It was a pleasure to view the rich and extensive history of Sherborne here. A special town indeed.”
“Thank you for your hospitality, enthusiasm and wonderful jewel of a museum.”
“It was a pleasure to visit this lovely museum.”
“Great exhibitions and great to see how well Sherborne’s history has been preserved. Brilliant work!”
“The Missal display was excellent.”
“A lovely little treasure. Very friendly staff and child friendly too.”
“What a fascinating collection! The whole layered history of Sherborne gathered together.”
“The fossils were very cool!”
Volunteer with us
Are you fascinated by local history or passionate to preserve Sherborne’s amazing heritage? Do you have a couple of hours a week to spend with a friendly and dedicated team?
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and ambassador for Sherborne Museum, you will be given a warm welcome. Please get in touch by calling 01935 812252 or emailing info@sherbornemuseum.com
Benefits of volunteering:
- Feel part of your local community
- Learn more about the area’s rich heritage
- Learn new skills
- Enhance your CV
- Improve your mental health and wellbeing
- Meet new people
- Above all, have fun!
Volunteering Opportunities
- Front of House to welcome and orient the visitor
- Outreach in schools or reminiscence in residential homes
- Conservation and research helping to preserve our collections and tell their stories
- Administration to assist with the smooth running of day-to-day
- Maintenance to ensure the museum is safe and looks its best
- Fundraising and developing new income streams
- Supporting special events
Donations
As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to ensure that we continue to flourish. Your gift, no matter how large or small, is hugely important.
Donations are always very welcome. Debit/credit card and PayPal donations can be made securely online via the Charities Aid Foundation. If you would rather give a donation in person or by post, cheques should be made out to Sherborne Museum.
If you shop online you may wish to support us by signing up to Easyfundraising. A percentage of what you spend on selected purchases will then be donated to Sherborne Museum at no additional cost to you.
Gifts and Legacies
Some people prefer to make a gift in their Will rather than during their lifetime. Leaving a legacy of any size can make a real difference to the future of the museum and the vital work it carries out within the community.
If there is a part of our work or collections that you are passionate about and would like your legacy to support it, we would be happy to discuss this with you.
We would recommend speaking with your financial adviser about any tax implications.