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Membership
If you're not a Member, what are you missing?
Being a Member of the V&A gives you quite a different perspective on the Museum. Members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions, a personal tour when joining, previews of new galleries, a programme of excitingevents and a stylish magazine .
- Download the Annual Report of the Friends of the V&A for the year ending 31 March 2009 (PDF, 1.4 MB).
- The Annual General Meeting will be held on 23 November 2009. Download the AGM notice and proxy voting form . (PDF, 28 KB).
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Exhibitions
The V&A is world-famous for its innovative and exciting exhibitions. Members are able to visit them before the general public and enjoy free entry, without the need to pre-book or queue.
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Membership Events
V&A Members enjoy a range of benefits and support the purchase of acquisitions, the creation of exhibitions and special projects, and the development of research and ideas through scholarships.
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Members' Room
After a few hours viewing the collection, sit back and relax away from the crowds in this nicely secluded room.
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V&A Magazine
Covering everything from design to architecture, photography to fashion. Illuminating, inspiring and stimulating.
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Members' e-Newsletter
The latest on upcoming events, special offers and discounts delivered straight to your inbox.
Members' Preview Days
Members enjoy previews of new galleries and all major exhibitions.
Support the V&A
Your support is vital to the Museum, helping to fund new acquisitions and other important work.
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Standard Membership costs £61, with great offers for families, students and over 60s.
Pay by Direct Debit and save £7 (Direct Debit Memberships are not available online. Please call us on +44 (0)20 7942 2271).
- Standard Membership £61
- Family Membership £91
- Student Membership £30
- Concessionary Membership £56
- Concessionary Family Membership £86
- Contributing Membership £250
Please note that for Gift Aid purposes, the commercial value of the Contributing Member's benefits is £85 on which we cannot claim Gift Aid. The balance of £165 is treated as a voluntary donation and is eligible for Gift Aid.
Want to bring a guest?
Add £15 to the cost of any membership to bring a guest free of charge to V&A exhibitions and Members' Previews. If you already have a membership and want to upgrade, please call +44 (0)20 7942 2271 with credit/debit card details or visit the Members' Desk at the Grand Entrance.
Gift Membership
All types of membership are available as gifts and make the ideal present for lovers of art and design. Call us on +44 (0)20 7942 2271 for more details. Please note that Gift Aid does not apply to Gift Memberships.
Renewers' discount
We value your membership and want you to stay, so when you renew we'll reward you by reducing your membership fee - the basic membership fee drops to just £49 after your first year.
To receive your Renewer's Discount, please call +44 (0)20 7942 2271 within 2 months of your membership expiry date. This discount is not currently available online.
Other ways to be involved
TheV&A Director's Circle gives a higher level of support to the V&A and enjoys a closer relationship in return. If you would like to discuss joining the Director's Circle, please call Caterina Savoca on +44 (0)20 7942 2717.
Extensive benefits are available for Corporate Members. Call Sophie Hargroves on +44 (0)20 7942 2781, email s.hargroves@vam.ac.uk
More information
Phone +44 (0)20 7942 2271
Email membership@vam.ac.uk
Visit www.vam.ac.uk/membership
About us
V&A Membership is run by the Friends of the V&A, an independent registered charity (number 272056).View our annual report and accounts from previous years