Friends welcome members of the public to their events unless otherwise specified.

Bookings for all Friends events can be made by calling (02) 6208 5048 or email friends@nma.gov.au.

Booking conditions:
If you can't attend, please cancel your booking.
Please arrive at least 10 mins early or your place will be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Join today or renew your existing membership now to receive a great range of benefits.

Most Friends events are open to the public, however those listed below are free or discounted to members of the Friends.

NOVEMBER

Christmas shopping night
Monday 28 November 2011, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Annual Friends shopping night for members, staff and their guests.

25% off all merchandise at the National Museum shop

Lucky door prizes to be drawn at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
Free wine and nibbles
Live music
Local produce stalls with free tastings
Gift wrapping available (gold coin donation)

Free
The Hall and National Museum Shop

Rare books: talk, tour and tea
Tuesday 29 November 2011, 10am to 10.45am
Come and experience firsthand a collection of rare books from the Museum Library. These books date back to the late 1880s and are usually not available to the general public. Afterwards enjoy morning tea with an assortment of homemade delights.

Cost: $15, $7.50 Friends
Bookings essential by email friends@nma.gov.au or on (02) 6208 5048.
Meet at the Annex Administration building

DECEMBER

Creative craft with Friends
Wednesday 7 December 2011, 10.45am to 12 noon
Have fun, play games and enjoy craft activities. Suitable for children under five.

Cost: $7.50 family, Friends free (includes refreshments).
Bookings by email friends@nma.gov.au
or on (02) 6208 5048.
Friends Lounge

Get messy with Grandma ... or Grandpa
Thursday 8 December 2011, 10am to 11.30am
Art and craft activities especially for preschool-aged grandchildren and their grandparents.

Cost: $10.00 family, $5 Friends (includes refreshments).
Bookings essential by email friends@nma.gov.au
or on (02) 6208 5048.
Friends Lounge