If you’ve benefitted from using The National Archives for study, work, family history research, or even to visit a free exhibition, please consider joining us as a member.
For just £30 a year, this is a great way to give back to The National Archives and support its important work.
Membership Types
Individual Membership
- £30 per year
- One individual, aged 18 years or over.
Joint Membership
- £45 per year
- Two individuals living at the same address, aged 18 years or over.
Student Membership
- £20 per year
- One individual aged 18-27, in full time education.
Organisation, Society or Research Group
- £90 per year
- Organisations involved in historical research, library or archival services.
- Membership does not extend to individual members, only to the organisation itself.
Life Membership
- £500
- One individual, aged 18 years or over.
Membership Benefits
As a thank you for being a valued member of the Friends, you’ll receive!
20% discount in The National Archives bookshop (at Kew and online)
Behind-the-scenes tours at The National Archives
Special member’s only events
Access to our Members’ lounge at The National Archives, Kew
Members’ magazine Magna – one main edition a year, with online supplementary articles as available
All proceeds go towards supporting the work of The National Archives.
Already a member and looking to renew?
If you’re already a member of the Friends and are looking to renew, please login to Very Connect or visit our Renewals page for more information.
Questions about Membership?
Write to our Membership volunteers at membership@ftna.org.uk.