Friends of macclesfield silk heritage
“I love the feeling, that I can make a difference by joining The Friends”
Established in 1981, The Friends of Macclesfield Silk Heritage, is dedicated to supporting and championing The Silk Museum to the local community by conserving the buildings and collections for a wider audience.
Join our friendly Museum community and gain exclusive access to the collection through a programme of special events, talks and tours.
The group has overseen a number of key projects including:
Iconic designer purchases for the fashion collection including silk dresses by Gucci, Jean Muir, Gianni Versace and Dior
Acquisitions of important works of art by Joseph Wright of Derby and Charles Tunnicliffe.
Promotional material for the Silk Museum
Educational resources for schools
Become a Friend
By joining the Friends you will have the opportunity to gain a behind the scenes look at the collection through a programme of special events, talks and tours.
Your membership will be valid for a full 12 months and in return you’ll receive special benefits.
benefits of Becoming a friend
Go free
1 x Free entry per member per year to Paradise Mill
Go first
Advance notice of the Friends’ and Museum events
Updates
Receive the Quarterly Friends newsletter
What’s on
Monthly Museum What’s On update
Invitations
Exclusive previews and members events
Friends
Get out, meet like-minded people and make new friends
Discounts
Discounted tickets for certain events organised by the Friends
Membership fees
Standard Membership Single £15
Standard Membership Joint £25
Jacquard Membership Single £30
Jacquard Membership Joint £45
JAcQUARD FRIENDS
Make a greater financial contribution and enjoy all the benefits listed above plus:
Invitation to the annual Jacquard Friends Reception
Named as a Jacquard Friend in the Friends’ Annual Report
Corporate Membership please email us