These events and activities help promote the work of the museum,
and help raise funds for the purchase of new items for the
collections. Recent such acquisitions have included
a Norman Cross portrait (right) and a manuscript written by
John Clare, which have proved valuable additions to the
collection. The money was raised via the "Martin Howe Lecture',
which is an annual event organised by the friends.
Currently the Friends are running a 'Centurions' scheme to raise
funds for an outdoor space and children's play area at the Museum.
The Friends lunchtime lectures comprise monthly talks open
to all on subjects of historical, local or general interest, with a
buffet lunch provided. We have a current programme of
lunchtime lectures. If you would like to join the Friends of
Peterborough Museum, please download the form below and return it
the Museum.
Lunchtime lectures continue at the John Clare Theatre on
Broadway.
Many of Peterborough’s most popular cultural and sporting
facilities are part of Vivacity, an independent,
not-for-profit organisation with charitable status.
Find out more about
the trust on the Vivacity website.