Become a member

Join the Friends of the Nicholson Collection and be part of our history

The Friends are a society dedicated to the improvement, presentation and conservation of the 30,000 antiquities and artefacts that make up the Nicholson Collection – the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Why become a member?

Being a member is a great way to support our collections, exhibitions, and events. Membership entitles you to a range of exclusive benefits and directly supports the ongoing development of the Nicholson Collection.

The Friends of the Nicholson Collection currently has more than 300 members and is guided by a passionate committee comprising Friends of the Nicholson Collection and museum staff.

Friends functions and events

Members gathered around Greek pottery artefact at the unveiling event. — The unveiling of the Cambitoglou Amphora

Matthew Gibbs, President of the Friends of the Nicholson Museum

Catching up over pre-lecture drinks at the Nicholson Museum

Friends of the Nicholson enjoying afternoon tea in the Quadrangle

Friends enjoying a new exhibition opening at the Nicholson Museum

Membership benefits

Free ticket to your first museum event
Discounted entry to all museum functions
Sydney University Museums magazine (MUSE) posted to you three times a year
Invitation to two 'Friends only' events per year
10% discount at Abbey's bookshop
Receive a 10% discount on all short courses at the University’s Centre for Continuing Education (CCE).