It was set up to:
- involve people in the life of the museum
- promote lifelong learning
- encourage interest in science, art and history across all ages
- raise funds for museum projects
The friends organise their own programme of talks and visits and members contribute to the smooth running of meetings.
Benefits of membership
- free monthly talks by notable speakers followed by refreshments (guests pay £3 per talk)
- occasional visits to places of interest
- invitations to previews of the museum’s temporary art exhibitions
- opportunities to volunteer with the museum and its collections
Programme of talks 2018 to 2019
26 October 2018
Forward is for Armed, Royal Observer Corps – David Skelton
23 November 2018
The west and the middle east, the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria in perspective – Gareth Howell
14 December 2018
From dog rose to artist and gallery owner, a road less travelled – Rachel Pinks
22 February 2018
Changing fashion in the antiques auction world – Vivienne Milburn
29 March 2019
Wildlife in the peak – Christine Gregory
26 April 2019
People, pot and plaster, 10 years of Castleton archaeology
31 May 2019
Russia and its history – Cathy McAteer
You can also check our events for up-to-date details of the next talk.
If you would like join, please download the membership form attached to this page. To have a form sent to you email: buxton.museum@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 01629 533540.