Friends of St Barbe enjoy free access to the museum and all Friends events (except our special fundraising events), which include talks, garden parties and other social activities. If you’re not already a Friend, why not join now?
Some Friends events, such as the monthly talks, are open to everyone. Non-Friends will be charged £5 at the door; all payments in cash please.
Upcoming Friends Events:
Talks take place at Lymington Baptist Church | Doors open 7pm | Talk starts 7.30pm | ALL WELCOME | Friends donation | Guests £5
Of Emma, Nelson & Trafalgar – Triumph & Tragedy!
Friday 3 November – 7.30pm
Our speaker is Philip St Lawrence: After Nelson bids farewell to his beloved Emma…
Archive of The Friends Talks
Click ‘read more’ to access our YouTube channel for recordings of our Friends Talks
From Aquileia to Ravenna to Venice
The sumptuous mosaics of Imperial Ravenna form the centrepiece of this talk by Professor Tony King
Life on the Mary Rose
by Rear Admiral John Lippiett previously CEO of the Mary Rose Trust.
Scene Through Wood – a century of Modern Wood Engraving
Guided Walk and Talk with Anne Desmet.
A brief history and update on renovations of Hurst Castle
Linda Scott from Hurst Marine, who manages Hurst Castle on behalf of English Heritage
The Celtic World in Miniature
The new Celtic Hoard in St Barbe Museum by Professor Tony King
Talk by Emily Jo Gibbs of the 62 Group of Textile Artists
Sorry. Talk no longer available.
