Join us by becoming a member of the Museum

There's more to the Museum than meets the eye

What you get:

Access to hidden places

Members can visit parts of the Museum that everyday visitors don't get to see.

Come and peer down the electron microscopes in our science laboratories, which make even the tiniest bugs look like monsters from another planet.

Watch our experts at work while they uncover fossils in the Palaeontology Conservation Unit.

Sneak previews

You can see new Special Exhibitions before they're open to the general public, at our exclusive preview evening.

Oh, and you get into these Exhibitions for free, too.

Fun free stuff!

Talking of free stuff, you'll get Second Nature, our child Members' magazine, 4 times a year. It's stuffed with nature features, competitions and things to do. Plus you get a giant poster for your wall with every issue.

Then there's a load of themed workshops and day trips to choose from that won't cost you a thing either.

And after all that

You and your guests can top up your energy levels with free refreshments in our Member's Room. You can watch a video, read a book or magazine, or surf the Museum's website while you take a break.

10 is a magic number

You also get 10 per cent off anything you buy from all our gift shops and restaurants apart from the basement snack bar.

How to become a member

Join today and let the fun begin!

To become a member, you need an adult to help you, so ask a parent or guardian.