Professional membership

Join in March 2010 and save 20% on individual membership
Join the Museums Association today and become part of a thriving network of professionals. Membership gives you greater knowledge and career progression and offers huge discounts on events, publications and museum admission.

Keeping you informed

Our publications, website and reports offer essential news, information and guidance and ensure you are the first to find job vacancies, bursaries and funding opportunities.


My MA membership has been key to my professional development and progression since I joined as a student ten years ago. I'd recommend membership to everyone working in museums, at any time in their career." Katy Archer AMA, director of NCCL, Galleries of Justice Museum


Developing your career

Training, events and conferences will equip you with practical skills, ideas and inspiration. Our professional development schemes will help you harness your skills within a supportive network and gain new recognition.

Engaging with your network

Through our publications and website members can keep up to date with the latest news and views in the sector while training and conferences provide ideal  pportunities to connect you to the wider professional network.

What you receive as a member

  • Museums Journal magazine monthly


  • monthly jobs information


  • Museum Practice practical content


  • Museum Services Directory


  • a huge discount on Museums & Galleries Yearbook


  • access to professional development schemes


  • free professional development events and advice


  • substantial discounts on events, training and conferences


  • Code of Ethics and free ethical training, policy and reports


  • membership card and members’ guide for free and discounted entry to hundreds of museums and galleries

  • Free and discounted entry to over 800 venues

    A few visits could easily repay the cost of membership.

    For example:

  • Free entry to special exhibitions at Tate,
    normally between £8 and £12


  • Free entry to Beamish North of England Open Air Museum,
    up to £16


  • Free entry to the Roman Baths Museum,
    normally over £10


  • Free special exhibitions at the V&A,
    normally between £5 and £11

  • 20% discount for new members

    New members taking out individual membership before 31 March 2010 save 20% on standard individual membership rate.

    This offer is not currently available for those joining online - to take advantage of this please mail or fax back the membership form to us, or phone membership on 020 7426 6910.

    Please click here to download a membership form (pdf)