Friends

Join the art movement

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 presales, members’ tickets, 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

Existing Friends

For the best experience and to ensure entry at your preferred time, book your free timed slot to visit Monet and London. Views of the Thames (until 19 Jan 2025).

How to book membership tickets
Painting by Claude Monet of Waterloo Bridge. A small boat is visible in the right foreground, and the entire image is coloured in pinks and oranges; it looks hazy, with billowing smoke from factories visible in the background on the South of the River. i Fig 3: Claude Monet (1840-1926), Waterloo Bridge, soleile voilé signed and dated 'Claude Monet 1903' (lower left), 1899-1903, oil on canvas, Private collection. Photo © Christie’s Images / Bridgeman Images

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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.

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Contact us

Email membership@courtauld.ac.uk

Call 020 3947 7777 (lines open Mon – Fri, 10.00 – 17.00)

Membership FAQ Membership terms and conditions

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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.

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