Friends of the Bate

Current projects

Current projects supported by the Friends' include: the provision of an interactive display for use in the gallery, support towards the purchase, restoration and photography of new specimens. We have recently provided a Sound Guide for visitors including samples of instruments in the collection being played. This has been a huge hit with our visitors. Our next major project is to assist with the production of gallery guides.

Benefits of membership

• Newsletter three times a year containing articles about the collection and events
• Informal musical introductions to the collection
• Musical events including concerts and recitals
• Lectures on musical instruments, composers and society
• Exclusive access to the museum for private events
• Discount at the Collection's shop, which has many unusual, musically themed gifts
• The satisfaction of aiding a world-class collection in the acquisition, maintenance and display of important musical instruments

Membership 

• Friend £18.00 pa (Life £425)
• Couple at the same address £32.00 pa (Life £750) ☐
• Overseas Friend £10.00 pa  (Normal residence outside the UK; receipt of Newsletter only in electronic form)
• Student Friend £4.00 pa 
• Concessions (State benefits) £5.00 pa 
• Supporter £50.00 (Life £750)

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As well as the usual Friend's activities, many members actively participate in the Bate Volunteer programme. Recent activities have included: Helping with preparing Special Exhibitions; Assiting with the care and conservation of the collection; playing instruments as part of the Archival Recording project; And helping tidy the work-room (not a very popular activity)!

If you have any questions, please contact bate.enquiries@music.ox.ac.uk