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.

Print Workshop membership is also available below.

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 event

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

*Joint Friends = 2 named members living at the same address
**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 event
  • Exclusive previews to exhibitions
  • Priority booking for events / tours / talks & lectures

Single Friend £65
Joint Friends* £90

*Joint Friends = 2 named members living at the same address

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 event
  • 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 living at the same address

Become a Print Workshop Member

Enjoy 12 months or 3 months of the following benefits:

  • Free use of the Print Workshop
  • Open six days a week
  • Basic materials included
  • Regular technical support
  • No daily rate charge
  • Discounted rates for courses
  • Inductions provided
  • Free access to the House & Galleries
  • Annual Gainsborough’s House Printmakers’ exhibition in the Sudbury Gallery

Single Member (3 months) £120
Single Member (12 months) £240

*Joint Members (12 months) £450

*Joint PWS Members = 2 named members living at the same address

Become a Patron

Becoming a Patron at Gainsborough’s House promotes culture in so many ways. By supporting the museum you are helping us to stage the world-class exhibitions and events of which we are so proud. You are helping us to support our staff, to maintain our Grade I-listed historic house as well as the splendid, 2022 extension, and enabling us to grow our activities and outreach programmes. And you are helping us to make Sudbury a regional, national and international centre for the arts – one which consistently proves that you don’t have to go to London to see great art.

Remember that, like many of the UK’s museums, only a quarter of our income comes from ticket sales. As a result, we rely enormously on the generosity of private individuals. So please, become a Patron today. Without our Patrons’ support, we simply wouldn’t be where we are today, and certainly wouldn’t be able to achieve all of the impressive things we are currently planning.

At Gainsborough’s House, your help will make a crucial difference.

For further details on becoming a Patron or Mulberry Patron of Gainsborough’s House, please contact patrons@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 Mulberry 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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