The Friends of the Almonry Museum

Do you have a passion for history?

Do you want to support our local museum?

Then join the Friends of the Almonry Museum!

The Almonry was built around 1390 as the home of the Almoner, a Benedictine monk from the Abbey. It was his duty to offer alms to the poor and needy of the town.

The Almonry became a museum in 1957 and is also home to the Tourist Information Centre and gift shop.

The Almonry is due to undergo a major restoration and refurbishment project over the next few years

Who are we?

The Friends are an independent group, seperate to the management of the Almonry. We are a social and friendship group who share a common interest in supporting the Almonry Museum.

We are passionate about history, museums and the Almonry. We are coming together to support the museum during the restoration and refurbishment project and in the future.

We have 3 primary objectives:

  • Fundraising and volunteering
  • Raising awareness about the building and the museum
  • Extending the knowledge about traditional building craft skills

What will membership include?

Friends will be asked to pay £10 per year for membership and in return for your support you can expect:

  • Regular news and updates on the Almonry project and Friends activities
  • Fundraising activities and events
  • Behind the scenes experiences at the Almonry

There will be opportunites for members to organise and attend:

  • Meetings and/or talks (charges may apply)
  • Opportunites for days out and socials (charges may apply)

Interested in joining?

To register your interest in the Friends, please click the button below to complete our form, putting ‘Friends of the Almonry Museum’ in the comment box. We will be in touch shortly, no payment is required at the moment.

Your details will be kept on file and only used for the purposes of the Friends of the Almonry Museum only.

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