Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates art
The Courtauld is internationally recognised as a leading centre for the research and teaching of the history, conservation and curation of visual art with a world-renowned gallery and collection at its heart.
Our global community forms a creative and cultural powerhouse of influential thought leaders and change makers, including illustrious alumni, expert conservators and curators, leading academics, and art enthusiasts. We are brought together by a shared interest to engage with, learn and generate new ideas about art history and the impact art has on society.
As a Friend, your support will enable us to continue our mission to make art available for all and ensure The Courtauld remains a place to inspire new thinking about art and culture for generations to come. Thank you.
Become a Friend
Membership benefits
- Free, unlimited entry to our permanent collection and exhibitions, plus Courtauld Lates
- Access to presale tickets, sold-out time slots, and early morning views
- Ticketed events programme curated for Courtauld Friends**
- Priority booking to selected events, lectures and debates
- Advance notice of art history short courses
- 10% discount in the Art Café
- 10% discount in-store and online at The Courtauld Shop***
- The Courtauld News; our annual magazine with insights, interviews, and stories from across The Courtauld community
- Friends’ e-newsletter with exclusive offers from our respected partners
Friends go free
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Gift Membership
Gift an exceptional year of expertly curated exhibitions, inspiring talks and events, exclusive offers, and more with a Gift Membership from £66.
Buy nowContact us
Email membership@courtauld.ac.uk
Call 020 3947 7777 (lines open Mon – Fri, 10.00 – 17.00)
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*Monthly Direct Debit for 12 months. Direct Debit payment not available on Gift Membership.
**Additional costs apply.
***Terms and conditions apply.
Please note for Gift Aid purposes, the value of the guest pass (£24) of Friend Plus Guest is not eligible for Gift Aid. We are also required to indicate the commercial value of the benefits we may offer to Friends’ Circle (£120). Any voluntary donation above the agreed values of benefits will be eligible for Gift Aid; it is possible to purchase a Friends’ Circle Membership without making a donation.
Courtauld Institute of Art (company no 4464432) is an exempt charity under the Charities Act 2011.