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
