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 Discount 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 members’ only events
- Members’ magazine Magna twice a year
- Access to our Members’ lounge at The National Archives, Kew
- Online Members’ area: magazine and newsletter archive, blog, forum and other publications
All proceeds go towards supporting the work of The National Archives.
Questions about Membership?
Write to our Membership volunteers at membership@ftna.org.uk.