Gainsborough’s House is a very special place that exists to promote the wider knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the art of Thomas Gainsborough. It seeks to preserve and enhance the House and its collections for the benefit of present and future generations. As a result Gainsborough’s House has completed a major capital project that aims to bring Gainsborough alive for a new generation.

Your support will really make a difference, especially at this exciting and pivotal point in our history. We offer a range of annual membership levels, so please do join us.

If you’d prefer to pay for your membership via direct debit; please contact mail@gainsborough.org to enquire.

Become a Friend

Become a Friend

Enjoy 12 months of the following benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission to our collections and exhibitions
  • Invitation to the annual Summer garden party
  • Invitation to a seasonal drinks event
  • Exclusive trips
  • Quarterly magazine and e-newsletters.

Single Friend £45
Joint Friends* £65
Family** £90

*Joint Friends = 2 named members
**Family = 2 adults & up to 4 children

Become a Medlar Friend

Enjoy 12 months of the following benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission to our collections and exhibitions
  • Invitation to the annual Summer garden party
  • Invitation to a seasonal drinks event
  • Exclusive trips
  • Quarterly magazine and e-newsletters.
  • Exclusive previews to exhibitions
  • Priority booking for events/ tours/ talks & lectures

Single Friend £65
Joint Friends* £90

*Joint Friends = 2 named members

Become a Quince Friend

Enjoy 12 months of the following benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission to our collections and exhibitions
  • Invitation to the annual Summer garden party
  • Invitation to a seasonal drinks event
  • Exclusive trips
  • Quarterly magazine and e-newsletters.
  • Exclusive previews to exhibitions
  • Priority booking for events/ tours/ talks & lectures
  • Free Breakfast Tours
  • Each Quince Friend may bring a free guest when visiting our collections and exhibitions

Single Friend £100
Joint Friends* £150

*Joint Friends = 2 named members

Become a Patron

For further details on becoming a Patron or Mulberry Patron of Gainsborough’s House, please contact Arabella McKessar arabella@gainsborough.org or 01787 372958

Become a Patron

As a Patron you will enjoy:

  • Unlimited free admission to our collections and exhibitions
  • Exclusive previews to exhibitions
  • A variety of exclusive trips at home and abroad
  • Private visits to other collections
  • ‘Behind the scenes’ tours of other museums
  • An annual dinner.

Patron £500 / Joint Patrons £650

Become a Mulberry Patron

As a Patron you will enjoy:

  • Unlimited free admission to our collections and exhibitions
  • Exclusive previews to exhibitions
  • A variety of exclusive trips at home and abroad
  • Private visits to other collections
  • ‘Behind the scenes’ tours of other museums
  • An annual dinner
  • Events organised by Gainsborough’s House including lectures, film, music and study days
  • A specially chosen publication and a jar of mulberry jam from Gainsborough’s tree
  • A ‘behind the scenes’ tour and lunch with the Director.

Mulberry Patron £1,000+

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