The collection, that is to say the artefacts and documentation pertaining to them, is the heart and soul of our Museum. Apart from the Spitfire & Hurricane on display (the largest artefacts in our collection), the Museum holds over 2000 other artefacts that tell the stories of the people of Thanet and the Second World War.
Due to the nature and sensitivity of the work undertaken, the collections team is limited to 6 volunteers as specialist training is required to be able to correctly undertake collections work and, in so doing, maintaining the Museum’s enviable status of full accreditation with Arts Council England.
Collections volunteers report to the Collections Officer and are responsible for a range of tasks including; monitoring temperature & humidity for the collection, photographing and condition checking objects, recording them in the museum catalogue and assisting the collections officer with displays and cleaning.
Donations are very gratefully received. Not only because they let us know that we enjoy the support and interest of our visitors but also because, like many charities, we can claim Gift Aid support which could add an additional 20% to our donated income.
Our partners
The Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum CIO
is grateful to the team at JJUK ltd
for their continued assistance
