Become a member

Joining AIM as a new member couldn’t be simpler.

All you need to know is which category your organisation falls under. This is based on your annual visitor numbers. And remember, you don’t have to be independent or a museum to join AIM! 

The links below are for new members. If you are renewing your membership we’ll send you email reminders in good time with all you need to know. 

If you are a Regimental and Corps Museum under our current partnership with the National Army Museum you could be eligible for free membership, contact us to find out more.

What type of membership do you need?

Small museums (up to 20,000 visitors) and additional sites of multi-site organisations

£73 annual membership Join now

Medium museums (20,000 – 50-000 visitors)

£120 annual membership Join now

Large museums (50,000 – 100,000 visitors)

£185 annual membership Join now

Largest museums (over
100,000 visitors)

£450 annual membership Join now

Individual / MDO / freelance / support organisations (1 or no paid staff)

£82 annual membership Join now

Non-profit support organisations / libraries / archives (2+ paid staff)

£155 annual membership Join now

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