More about V&A membership

Members enjoy:

  • Free entry to exhibitions
    Members get free, unlimited, priority entry to all V&A exhibitions.
  • Members’ Preview Days
    As a Member, you’ll enjoy previews of new galleries and all major exhibitions.
  • Stylish Magazine
    The V&A Magazine delivered direct to your door, three times a year.
  • Members’ Room
    You and your guests can sit back and relax in this lovely room. Drinks and light refreshments available.
  • Members’ Events
    Enjoy an exciting programme of special events, arranged for you throughout the year.
  • Free welcome tour
    New Members are invited to join a V&A guide for a free welcome tour. Click here for dates and booking information.
  • Monthly e-newsletter
    Members receive our e-newsletter, packed with updates, offers and discounts. (Already a Member but don’t get the e-newsletter? Sign up here)

Just for you!

You’ll enjoy a variety of exclusive special offers throughout the year including 10% off in the V&A Shops and Café.

Renewers’ discount

To thank you for continuing your support, the cost of Membership drops after the first year – so you can renew a £64 Standard Membership for just £52.

Standard, Family and Student Memberships only. 

And don’t forget…

… your Membership helps support the vital work of the V&A.

There is no better way of enjoying all that the V&A has to offer than by becoming a Member. We have different memberships to suit everyone.

Bring a guest
You can add a guest to your membership for just £15 extra per year. The £15 guest add-on is not Gift Aidable.


Standard Membership £64 (£79 with guest)
All the benefits listed above.

 

Family Membership £94 (£109 with guest)
Enjoy membership as a family. All the benefits listed above, plus this card allows you to bring your spouse or partner plus two family children (12-18 years*) to V&A exhibitions and Members’ previews.

 

Student Membership £33 (£48 with guest)
All the benefits listed above, at a special low rate, for full-time students only.

 

Contributing Membership £300 (of which £215 may be Gift Aided)
An enhanced membership giving greater support, which enables the V&A to acquire a particular artwork for the collection. Contributing Members can bring a guest to exhibitions and previews, and are invited to exclusive Contributing Members’ events.

Please note that for Gift Aid purposes the commercial value of the Contributing Members’ benefits is £85, which cannot be Gift Aided. The balance of £165 will be treated as a voluntary donation eligible for Gift Aid.

 

Over-60s discount
Over-60s enjoy a £5 discount.

Save £7 – pay by Direct Debit!
Click here to be sent a Direct Debit form. You will need to send this to us by post so we have your original signature. Alternatively, you can join at the Membership Desk in the V&A Grand Entrance during your next visit.

 

Gift Memberships
All kinds of Membership are available to send as gifts, and make the ideal present for lovers of art and design.

 

It’s easy to join online now:

You can also call 020 7942 2271 to join in office hours.

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