Levels of Patronage

We have four levels of patronage to choose from. Each one is designed to bring you closer to the heart of the Museum, its collections and the people behind the scenes.

In appreciation of your generous support we offer exclusive access to the Science Museum and our experts, as well as a tailor-made programme of events.

As a Brunel Circle Patron you will receive:
• Access to an exclusive programme of Patrons events
• Invitations to all new Science Museum gallery and major exhibition preview receptions
for you and your guest
• Use of our exclusive Smith Centre
• Annual curator-led behind-the-scenes tours of our collections
• Unlimited free entry to all Science Museum exhibitions for you and your guest
• Priority booking for Science Museum exhibitions (where applicable)
• Recognition in the Smith Centre, the Museum’s Annual Report and on the Science
Museum donor recognition board, which will be seen by nearly 3 million visitors yearly
• Regular updates through the Patrons Newsletter
• Enhanced services provided by the Patrons Office
Annual subscription £1000 (to £2499)

As an Einstein Circle Patron you will receive all of the Brunel Circle benefits plus:
• Visits to other venues and collections not generally open to the public
Annual subscription £2500 (to £4999)

As a Galileo Circle Patron you will receive all of the Einstein Circle benefits plus:
• Correspondence with curators on significant issues in contemporary
science and technology
Annual subscription £5000 (to £9999)

As a Newton Circle Patron you will receive all of the Galileo Circle benefits plus:
• An invitation to the annual Patrons Dinner, hosted by the Chairman of the Trustees
Annual subscription £10,000 and above

The 1851 Circle
If you are looking to make a more substantial investment, the 1851 Circle builds
on the legacy of the Great Exhibition. As an 1851 Circle Patron, you are able to choose
the area of support that you feel most passionate about:
• Exhibitions
• Collections
• Education and outreach
• Wherever the need is greatest
In return, you will receive all of the benefits of the Newton Circle plus a number
of other benefits tailored to fit your needs.
Annual subscription £25,000 and above