Friends of the Burke Museum
The Friends of the Burke Museum is a volunteer organisation which support the Burke Museum with community advocacy, fundraising, and assistance with many projects.
In the past ten years alone, the Friends have raised over $75,000 for significant endeavours such as the purchase of Robert O’Hara Burke’s pistol and two clocks by C.F. Falck, and the conservation of the Chinese community banners and the Museum’s taxidermy collection.
The Friends present a regular program of community activities, including book launches, panel discussions and the annual Ian Jones Memorial Lecture.
Become a member of the Friends of the Burke Museum, Inc.
The Friends present a range of activities throughout the year, including lectures, book launches, presentations by expert speakers and guided walks. These are organised by the Friends’ committee (elected at the Annual General Meeting in August)
Membership to The Friends of the Burke Museum grants you:
• Concession admission to special viewings and functions,
• Free admission to the Burke Museum and Beechworth Historic Precinct,
• Ten percent discount of Museum merchandise, and
• The opportunity to join the Friends’ Committee
For more information and membership forms, visit the Museum or contact the Friends directly by email [email protected]
Contact Details
PO Box 624, Beechworth VIC 3677
The Committee of the Friends of the Burke Museum
President: Mr Daniel Goonan
Vice President: Ms Anne Wilson
Treasurer: Mr John Baines
Secretary: Dr Kate Sutherland
Membership Secretary: Mrs Diane Baines
Mrs Jennifer Perrin
Mr Dennis Bittisnich
Ms Sandra Davidson