How much does it cost?

From 12 December 2025, our 2026 membership fees are:

Small museums (up to 20,000 visitors) and additional sites of multi-site organisations – £73

Medium museums (20,000 – 50-000 visitors) – £120

Large museums (50,000 – 100,000 visitors) – £185  

Largest museums (over 100,000 visitors) – £450  

Individual / MDO / freelance / support organisations (1 or no paid staff) – £82

Non-profit support organisations / libraries / archives (2+ paid staff) – £155 

Associate Suppliers – £360

If you are a Regimental and Corps Museum you could be eligible for free membership, contact us to find out more.  

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