Friends of the Turnbull Library
The Friends of the Turnbull Library is an incorporated society promoting public interest in the Alexander Turnbull Library and supporting its activities.
The Library was founded in 1918, upon the gift to the nation of the extensive private collection of Alexander Horsburgh Turnbull, a prominent early Wellington citizen.
It has become an internationally recognized resource for research into the history and society of New Zealand and its South Pacific neighbours, and into early printed books, the works of John Milton and his contemporaries, and fine printing.
The Friends of the Turnbull Library conducts a programme of activities relating to the specialised interests of the Library, giving members an insight into the Turnbull's support of research in a wide range of fields.
Membership benefits
Membership is open to all interested members of the public.
As a Friend you receive:
- Copies of all Friends' publications including the Turnbull Library Record and the magazine Off the Record;
- A newsletter keeping you informed on Friends' activities;
- Invitations to attend lectures by experts in many fields, and to Friends' special events and social occasions;
- Advance notice of exhibitions sourced from the Library;
- The satisfaction that you are supporting a priceless heritage and world-renowned cultural and historical resource.
Phone +64 4 479 5580 or visit www.turnbullfriends.org.nz
