Supporting the Museum
Supporting The Nelson Museum
There are a number of ways to support the museum other than visiting. These are volunteering, becoming a Friend of the Nelson Museum, joining the Nelson Club and making a bequest in your will.
Volunteering
The museum usually operates with about 35 volunteers and we are always looking for more people to join the team. If you would like to volunteer for just a few hours a week please contact the museum for an application form.
There are a variety of roles that volunteers can have but most work in the museum's reception and shop area in a customer service capacity. This involves greeting customers, selling admission tickets and items in the shop, providing information about the museum, the collections, the town and other tourist attractions in the area.
Other volunteers who cannot commit to a regular day each week but have a skill or talent to offer can still register as a volunteer and attend as and when necessary. For example, in this capacity, we currently have a carpenter, dressmaker, gardener and researcher.
The museum holds a Christmas Party, a Spring Training Day and an End of Season get together for the volunteers each year. It's a great way to meet new people and support the local heritage.
Becoming a Friends Member
Friends of the Nelson Museum support the museum with a £12.50 membership fee or £20 joint membership. As a Friend of the Nelson Museum you will be entitled to free entry to the museum, quarterly newsletters, invitations to previews of new exhibitions and discounted entry to museum events.
Becoming a Nelson Club Member
Nelson Club Members support the museum with a £100 annual donation, which entitles the member to free entry to the museum, quarterly newsletters, invitations to previews of new exhibitions and free entry to museum events.
Making a Bequest
By including the museum in your will you can have a personal and lasting impact on the future of the museum and, as a registered charity, bequests to the museum are exempt from inheritance tax. When making a bequest we recommend you consult your solicitor to ensure your will is legally valid, reflects your intentions and is kept safe and up-to-date.
