A tailored membership for individuals who work for themselves
Our freelance and consultant membership grade is for you if you’re a freelancer or consultant working in or with museums.
This membership is distinct from our commercial membership and is designed for individuals who work for themselves. Many of the benefits are similar, but freelance and consultant membership includes discounts on our annual conference and events, plus specialised networking opportunities. All freelancers and consultants are also welcome to join us as an individual member.
Our Freelancers’ Hub is available to browse and features resources and support for your self-employment journey.
Celebrating 125 years of incredible stories and cutting-edge reporting
Take 25% off all new memberships for Museums Journal’s birthday
This weekend, get 25% off your new individual, institutional, commercial or freelance and consultant membership as part of our celebrations for 125 years of Museums Journal.
Launched in 1901, the magazine has brought breaking news, insightful analysis and a wealth of fascinating features, reviews and interviews to Museums Association members around the world.
We want as many of you as possible to join us on the journey. Use discount code MJ125 at the membership checkout to take 25% off all kinds of new memberships until 11.59pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Welcome – and happy reading.
Price
per year
£189
Direct Debit
per month
£16.25
£195 in total
Direct Debit
per quarter
£47.75
£191 in total
Benefits
Join us as a freelance and consultant member to enjoy the following:
- An online listing in our Find a Product or Service search
- Freelance or consultant member logo choice
- Full individual membership (including access to CPD, voting rights and more)
- 6 printed issues of print Museums Journal each year
- Museums Journal online
- Access to all online content
- Email newsletters quarterly
- Monthly Museums Journal newsletter
- Digital membership card giving free entry to museums and exhibitions
- Special lower rate for events and our annual conference
- Free attendance to members’ events
- 10% discount on advertising (including website and print advertising, sponsorship, tabletops, exhibition stands and recruitment)
- Jiscmail freelancer mailing list
- LinkedIn freelancer group
Any questions?
Get in touch
Contact our membership team if you have any queries about freelance and consultant membership.
