Donations and sponsors are an important part of the museum's ability to finance operations and enrich the collections.
Apart from the government funding, ticket revenue for entrance fees is the National Museum's main source of income. If you want to do more than buy a ticket, below are some options where private individuals can get involved to help the museum.
![Nicolas Regnier, Sleeper Awakened by a Young Woman with Fire](/imager/assets/2-Samlingar/Måleri-internationellt/1600/Medium_high_detail_jpg-7077-Fo_ebfcd2da9ee9e3d972a3c18cf9b71113.jpg)
The Friends of Nationalmuseum
The Friends of Nationalmuseum were founded in 1911. Ever since, the Friends have supported the museum, mainly through donations but also through scholarships.
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The American Friends of Nationalmuseum
Nationalmuseum have a responsibility to stimulate and integrate international and intercultural exchange. With the foundation American Friends, the museum will be able to deepen and develop co-operations with museums and institutions around the world.