Love The Amelia? Becoming a Friend is the perfect way to support the place you enjoy and get a little more from every visit. Join a community of people who care about keeping art, heritage and learning thriving in Tunbridge Wells.

Becoming a Friend

The Amelia is free for everyone and we want to keep it that way. Becoming a Friend is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to help.

Your annual membership directly supports our exhibitions, collections and learning programmes and in return, you’ll enjoy a closer relationship with The Amelia, special invitations throughout the year and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping a much-loved local place flourish.

Whether you visit every week or just love what The Amelia stands for, there’s a warm welcome waiting for you.

Becoming a Friend

  • Support a free, open and welcoming space at the heart of Tunbridge Wells
  • Get closer to the exhibitions, collections and stories you love
  • Enjoy member-only previews, events and invitations throughout the year
  • Be part of a community of people who care about culture and heritage in the town

Membership options:​​​​​​​

Individual Friend [£XX per year]

  • Member newsletter with the latest news and behind-the-scenes stories
  • Invitations to exhibition previews and Friends events
  • Discount in the café
  • Advance notice of talks, workshops and special events

Young Friend (e.g. 16–25) [£XX per year]

  • A lower-cost way for young people to support and get involved
  • All the core Friend benefits plus opportunities tailored to younger members

Joint / Household Friend [£XX per year]

  • All Individual Friend benefits for two named people at the same address
  • Ideal for couples, families or friends who enjoy The Amelia together

Life Friend / Patron (optional higher tier) [£XXX]

  • A lasting way to show your support
  • All Friend benefits plus special recognition and exclusive events

How your membership helps:

Every Friend makes a real difference. Your support helps us care for a collection of around 60,000 objects, run learning sessions for thousands of children and adults each year and keep our doors open and free to all. Put simply: Friends help keep The Amelia the kind of place Tunbridge Wells is proud of.

(To be replaced). Becoming a Friend was an easy decision — it’s somewhere my family loves and it feels good to help keep it going. The previews are a lovely bonus too.

Amelia F, Friend of The Amelia

Ready to join?

Becoming a Friend takes just a few minutes. Join today and enjoy your first benefits straight away.

Questions?

Want to know more before you join or thinking of giving membership as a gift? We’d love to hear from you.