Join Us

The Friends’ objective for the last 90+ years has been ‘to support and assist Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery and to promote their use and enjoyment by the public’. ‘Artefacts’ (our quarterly magazine) and other Enewsletters keep our Members up-to-date with the latest news and events.

Membership subscriptions are paid annually (the second figure in each category is the concessionary rate for 60+/unwaged):
Single: £35 / £23
Double: £52 / £40
Students: £16

There is also the option to buy a Life membership:
Single: £500 / £350
Double:  £750 / £550

Click here to download the application form. This also includes the Gift Membership application form – which includes three months free – so 15 months for the price of 12! It would make an ideal present for a friend or a relative!

If you wish to set up a direct debit to join us, you can do so by visiting  GoCardless or by scanning the QR code below:

Once you have completed the set-up on  GoCardless please email the following details to fbmagmembership@gmail.com so that we can complete your direct debit and membership set up.

  • Full name (inc title)
  • Type of membership required (single/single concession/double/double concession/life)
  • Name of second adult (if applicable)
  • Full postal address
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Whether we are able to claim Gift Aid on your subscription

 

For your subscription, you gain the following benefits:

  • Opportunities to join the varied programme of Friends’ activities and events, including day trips, guided tours, weekends away and evening events;
  • Artefacts magazine four times a year;
  • Our Enewsletter to keep you up to date with the latest news and events;
  • Free entry to paying exhibitions in the Gas Hall at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery;
  • Free entry to all Birmingham Museums’ Historic Properties;
  • Varied and interesting opportunities to volunteer;
  • 10% discount on purchases made in Birmingham Museums Trust shops and cafes (exclusions apply);
  • 10% discount at The Birmingham and Midland Institute’s Coffee Lounge on production of a valid Friends Membership Card.
  • Plus discounts at the following venues (T&Cs apply):