About Us

The Friends of Glasgow Museums (FoGM), Registered Charity No. SC 008995,is one of the oldest established Friends' organizations  in the UK We were founded in 1944 with the aim of cultivating interest in and supporting the various activities promoted by Glasgow Museums. We have around 1000 members.
By becoming a Friend of Glasgow Museums you will support one of the world's leading groups of museums. Glasgow Museums is already known for the outstanding quality of its collections, and your support will help maintain its leading position into the future.
By joining you will enable FoGM to continue to contribute towards new acquisitions, help fund conservation projects and continue to help teachers working to support the Museums Service in schools, among many other things.
FoGM members are part of a Museums Service visited by over 2.5 million people each year. Glasgow Museums receives no funding from the Government but sustains some of the world's greatest treasures.