Friends of Museum and Art Swindon
We are a voluntary organisation helping to promote and support Museum & Art in Swindon, raising its profile by social media posts on Facebook, X and Instagram.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- A practical way to support Museum & Art Swindon
- A programme of lectures and trips
- Regular email updates/ online newsletter
- Invitations to events
What do the Friends do?:
- Support the preservation and conservation of the collections.
- Help expand the collections by funding new acquisitions.
- Hold educational talks each month.
- Support museum activities.
- We are a social organisation of like minded people.
To become a Friend you can join online by clicking the link below. It’s £15 for individual membership/ £30 joint membership.
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EVENTS
Stonehenge in the 20th Century
This talk by Susan Greaney of Exeter university will chart the fascinating story of Stonehenge over the 20th century. It’ll do so through historic photographs and personal stories that tell of some key moments and memories.
Richard Osgood MOD Oct 2023
On 25th October 2023, the Friends of Museum and Art Swindon will welcome Richard Osgood. Richard will deliver a talk on his work with Operation Nightingale, advising Philip Pullman and his work so far.
Annual General Meeting 2022
Annual General Meeting 2022 The 2022 AGM of the Friends of Museum and Art Swindon is happening on: Wednesday the…
Lucy Abel Smith
Lucy Abel Smith and her husband, David, are well know to the Friends for the Biennial fresh air sculpture exhibitions at their home in the old rectory. Indeed, some of the Friends enjoyed a delightful evening wandering around the gardens at Quenington, admiring the sculptures and drinking wine, earlier this summer.