Our Patrons play a crucial role in helping us care for and grow our collection, as well as ensuring that visitors and communities can learn from and be inspired by it.
With opportunities for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours access to world-class experts, and a calendar of social events to meet other Patrons, you will become part of a close circle of supporters at the heart of the museum.
We offer three tiers of patronage, allowing you to select the option most suited to you.
Patrons Circle - £1,000 per year
- Invitations to a unique and varied programme of behind-the-scenes tours, curator talks and exhibition private views
- Joint Membership of Historic Royal Palaces, including free admission to some of the country’s iconic palaces: Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Free entry to all ticketed exhibitions
- Optional acknowledgement and thanks in our Annual Report
- Optional acknowledgement and thanks on our website for the duration of your patronage
Treasures Circle - £5,000 per year
All benefits offered to Patrons Circle plus:
- A private, behind-the-scenes, stores tour for you and up to five guests, with a Senior Curator during museum opening hours*
- Access to exclusive off-site visits to expand insight into the Royal Armouries’ collection and the history of arms and armour
- An invitation for you and a guest to an Annual Private Drinks with the Director-General & Master of the Armouries
Benefactor Circle - £10,000 per year
Our highest tier of patronage, our Benefactor Circle enjoy a bespoke, extraordinary access to the Royal Armouries collection.
Enjoy benefits offered to the Treasures Circle, plus:
- With the help of a dedicated account manager, you will have the opportunity to tailor your experience with us, with personalised access to the Royal Armouries according to your interest
- Annual Private Dinner with the Chair & Director-General & Master of the Armouries
- Recognition of your donation on the museum supporters board, for the duration of your patronage
Becoming a Patron gives you the opportunity to inspire future generations to engage with the continued relevance of arms and armour and their contribution to public life.
*Access to the stores is subject to identity checks; please contact us for further details.
To find out more about the benefits of joining and become a Patron, please get in touch at development@armouries.org.uk for the attention of Kelly Downes (Senior Development Manager).
We would like to thank the following Patrons for their generous support:
- Mr Angus Ashworth
- Colonel (Retd) John Goodsir CBE
- Mr John Harding
- Mr Charles Hoare Nairne
- Dr Edward Impey, FSA, FRHistS
- Mr David Kerfoot CBE DL
- Mrs Elizabeth Kerfoot
- Mr Hemant Patel
- Dr Frank Stevens
and those who wish to remain anonymous.