About the Friends
The Friends of Woodbridge Museum are a wonderful community of supporters who help the Museum thrive. Each membership, whether active or simply through an annual subscription, plays an important part in preserving the history of Woodbridge.
By becoming a Friend, you help the Museum care for its collections, create engaging exhibitions, and provide a welcoming space for visitors of all ages to discover the town’s heritage.
Every Friend contributes to ensuring the Museum continues to flourish for generations to come.
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The History of The Friends
The Friends of Woodbridge Museum were founded in 1979 to support the Museum financially and help secure its first home at 5a Market Hill. Money donated by the family of Ruby Hayward, whose collection inspired the Museum’s founding, enabled the purchase of a 99-year lease on the property.
Membership fees and fundraising events helped pay for early display cases, materials, souvenirs, and the Museum’s running costs, while also building funds for future premises. In 2018, proceeds from the Market Hill lease helped the Museum move to its new riverside home at Whisstock’s Place.
After reopening in 2019, the Museum quickly became self-sustaining through shop sales and donations. During the Covid-19 pandemic the Friends supported a full redesign to meet new safety standards, working with specialists, including advisors from the British Museum, to create the refreshed layout seen today. The Museum reopened in April 2021.
Why Your Support Matters
The Friends bring together people who care about Woodbridge’s heritage. Through events, talks, and trips, members enjoy learning more about the town while helping to sustain one of its most cherished landmarks.
Funds raised by the Friends support exhibitions, displays, and essential running costs, helping the Museum remain open and accessible to everyone.
Benefits of Becoming a Friend
- Regular newsletter, keeping you up to date with what's going on in the museum
- Reduced entry to talks, lectures and cost of trips
- 10% discount at the museum shop
- Advance notice of events
How to Become a Friend
We’d love to welcome you as a Friend and invite you to our next event.
Membership is just £5 per person per year, renewable each September.
Join today by completing the form below.
Application for Membership
Payment Options
Membership is £5 per person per year, renewable each September.
Cash or Card
Payment can be made by cash or card in the museum or at one of the speaker talks. Please send proof of payment to treasurer@woodbridgemuseum.com
BACS payment details
Payment can be made via BACS using the following bank details
Name: Woodbridge Museum
Sort Code: 30-98-97
Account: 74923562
Reference: (your name)
Additional Information
Note that membership cards will not be issued, but a member list will be held at the stewards desk and at the entry to events.
The Newsletter will be emailed to the email address given.
Heritage Blue
At least six blue heritage plaques can be found in Woodbridge alone.
Throughout Woodbridge heritage plaques commemorate notable residents and their contributions. These plaques are part of the Woodbridge and Melton Society’s initiative to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the town’s history and culture from 1764 to 2004.
Commemorating Local Residents
Heritage Blue
At least six blue heritage plaques can be found in Woodbridge alone.
Throughout Woodbridge heritage plaques commemorate notable residents and their contributions. These plaques are part of the Woodbridge and Melton Society’s initiative to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the town’s history and culture from 1764 to 2004.