Become a Supporter

“I was very pleased to become the first Patron of the Kilmartin Museum.  For many years, I have loved Kilmartin Glen and the wonderful museum that has been created there.  Museums only survive and thrive with the support of those who love them and visit them.  The Patrons’ Scheme is a key part of channelling this support, which I was delighted to provide.”

- Nicholas Ferguson, CBE

Become a Supporter of Kilmartin Museum

Did you know that it costs nearly £500,000 a year to run Kilmartin Museum?

£96,000 a year enables us to run our Education Service

£67,000 a year allows us to care for our collections

£12,000 a year covers maintenance of our exhibition.

However, only 11% of the Museum’s funding comes from core grants from Historic Environment Scotland, Argyll and Bute Council, NatureScot and Forestry Land Scotland. The remainder is funded through donations, project grants, retail income, ticket sales and renting out our spaces.

Our vital work is core to our charitable aims and gives us opportunities to engage inspire and educate thousands of people a year. By continuing this work, we aim to ensure that the landscape, wildlife, monuments and artefacts remain available for future generations to enjoy.

Our supporters are essential to the Museum’s future. 

How can I help?

By becoming a supporter, you will make a real, lasting and significant contribution to Kilmartin Museum’s work as a charity, helping secure our long-term sustainability with an annual donation.

Individual Tiers

Friends | £35 individual; £60 joint per year

For those who would like to join our foundation of loyal supporters

Unlimited annual free entry | 10% discount in the museum shop (T&Cs apply) | Annual newsletter | Invitation to our curated programme of special exhibitions | advance email notice of all events giving you a chance for early booking for lectures, events and workshops

Benefactors | £350 individual; £500 joint per year

For those who can afford a little more

All Friends core benefits | invitation to an annual benefactor’s reception including: a guided gallery visit - refreshments - a chance to meet staff and volunteers - an archaeologist led conversation on a collections highlight | recognition as a benefactor on our website

Patrons | from £2,000 per year

For those who can generously support our work

All Friends and Benefactors benefits | Free entry to the museum for the Patron + three guests per visit | one exclusive lecture per year focussing on major artefacts and new discoveries - this will be shared online to ensure Patrons can always enjoy the event | one exclusive Patrons’ event each year, delivered by specialist archaeologists and including: a hands-on artefact handling session & lunch for each Patron + one guest | acknowledgement of Patron’s support on our website

Patron + | from £5,000 per year

For corporate supporters this is a meaningful way to demonstrate ESG values

Welcome pack | 20 tickets per year for staff to enjoy free entry to the Museum | early email notification of all Museum activities and events for priority booking | Two tickets for access to an exclusive lecture per year for the ticket holder + guest | four tickets to an exclusive Patron’s event each year, delivered by specialist archaeologists including: a hands-on artefact handling session & lunch for each ticket holder + one guest each | acknowledgement of the organisation’s support on our website | agreed PR activity

If you’d like to join please choose a level and follow the PayPal subscription link below. You do not need to have a PayPal account to subscribe as the link accepts credit and debit cards.