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
Muse Magazine 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).