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Join Derby Museums Friends
Why Join the Derby Museums Friends
The Derby Museums Friends scheme plays a vital role in protecting Derby’s heritage, and your support makes all the difference. Your membership keeps our doors open to everyone, thereby helping us deliver the exhibitions, learning programmes and conservation work that inspires our community every day.
When you become a Derby Museums Friend, you join a community that celebrates creativity, culture and history, protecting the future of Derby’s museums for generations to come.
Benefits of becoming a Derby Museums Friend
As a Derby Museums Friend, you’ll enjoy a range of exclusive benefits designed to bring you closer to the museums you support.
Exclusive Events for Derby Museums Friends
Gain access to Friends‑only events and join a community of like-minded people, passionate about Derby heritage.
Discounts
Enjoy discounts in our museum shops and cafés, plus savings on selected events and activities.
Exclusive membership magazine
Be among the first to hear about new exhibitions, events and workshops, and news across Derby Museums in our tri-annual magazine.
These benefits are our way of saying thank you for supporting the work we do.
Membership Options
We offer various membership options. Click on the options below to find one that suits you best.
 Individual Membership |
 Individual + Guest |
 Family Membership |
 Lifetime Membership |
 Gifting a Membership |
How to Join
Becoming a Derby Museums Friend is quick and simple. Choose the method that works best for you.
Join by Direct Debit
Set up a Direct Debit for a convenient, hassle‑free way to support Derby Museums throughout the year.
Join Derby Museums Friends Online
Sign up through our secure online shop and start enjoying your benefits straight away.
Join In Person at Our Museums
Visit any of our museum sites, fill out a flyer and pay in the shop.
If you have any further questions regarding payments please contact helena@derbymuseums.org.
Please note that unfortunately our purchase and renewal system for memberships is not automated. Therefore whilst you will receive an immediate confirmation from Shopify (if purchasing through the online shop) or Gocardless (if setting up a direct debit). It may take up to two weeks to receive confirmation from our fundraising team. If you need the membership sooner please email info@derbymuseums.org and we will try our very best to accommodate the request.
FAQs
How do I renew my membership?
The best way to renew your membership is by Direct Debit. Click on a square above for the membership you’d like and follow the link to set up your Direct Debit. Choosing Direct Debit is an extra show of support! It streamlines the renewal process, saving us time and money. Alternatively, you’ll get a reminder when your membership is due for renewal. You can renew via: The online shop (select your membership from the dropdown). In person at the Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS. Cheque to Derby Museums, The Strand, Derby, DE 1BS.
What if I lose my membership card?
Contact Helena Smith Parucker at Helena@derbymuseums.org to request a replacement. In the meantime, you can show your membership confirmation email to still access your 10% off in the cafes and shops.
Are all events discounted to Friends?
Your membership gets you at least 6 discounted or free ‘Friends Talks’ per year. As well as some exclusive Friends socials.
How do I get a printed version of the Orrery Newsletter?
If setting up a Direct Debit, click the square for your chosen membership and follow the link including ‘Printed Orrery’. If buying through our online shop, select ‘3x Hardcopy Orrery Newsletter for Friends’ from the dropdown menu. Add it to your basket along with your chosen membership type. It costs an additional £6 to receive printed versions of the Orrery Newsletter with your membership. This covers the cost of printing and postage.
How often is the Orrery Newsletter published?
Three times a year.
Who do I contact to contribute to the Orrery Newsletter?
Erin Dodd at Erin@derbymuseums.org
