Patron benefits
As a Patron you and your guest will be welcomed by the
Director, Neil MacGregor, and Museum curators to explore the rich
cultural history gathered within the Museum through the following
exclusive Patrons’ events programme:
Museum events
- Discover more about the Museum’s collection –
meet curators and other staff who look after the objects and
benefit from their expertise
Exhibitions
- Private view and champagne reception for all
major exhibitions
- Free entry for two to all special
exhibitions
- Throughout a major exhibition, you and a
guest may attend exclusive early morning views every Thursday, from
9.00 – 10.00, before the Museum opens to the public. This event is
for the Museum’s VIPs, special Museum friends and Patrons
Exclusive events
- Invitation for two to the Director’s
dinner,held every Spring
- Invitation to the Patrons’ Prelude – a
wonderful ‘taster’ evening which precedes each major opening, with
the Director and curators of the exhibition
- An invitation for you and six of your friends
to the Patrons’ open house every Autumn. A lively evening of talks
by the Director, curators and special guest speakers accompanied by
fine wines and canapés.
Keeping in touch
- Regular mailings of Museum publications,
including the British Museum Magazine offering insightful
coverage of current exhibitions and shows
- Our What’s On guide every two
months
- Quarterly Patrons’ calendar, listing some of
the Museum’s highlights for Patrons
Other benefits
- 10% discount at British Museum shops, cafes,
and restaurant *
With an annual donation of £ 2,000 you will
help support a wide variety of programmes throughout the Museum and
ensure that the collections of the British Museum are accessible to
all. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the
life of the Museum and its vast collections in an intimate and
privileged way.
* at the discretion of The British Museum
Company