Join today and become part of a vibrant community that celebrates art and its impact on the world
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.
Friend
Individual membership
£5.50 a month by Direct Debit*
£61 a year by Direct Debit
£66 a year by card
Friend plus guest
Individual membership and one guest pass for exhibitions
£7.50 a month by Direct Debit*
£85 a year by Direct Debit
£90 a year by card
Benefits
- Free unlimited entry to The Courtauld Gallery, collection displays and exhibitions
- Additional exclusive viewing opportunities
- Ticketed events programme curated for Friends**
- Access to presale tickets for exhibitions
- 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’ Circle
Individual membership and one guest pass for exhibitions, plus invitations to breakfast private views and additional events
£42 a month by Direct Debit*
£500 a year by Direct Debit or card
(£120 benefits £380 suggested donation)
Benefits
- Invitation to curator-led breakfast private views and early morning views
- Free unlimited entry to The Courtauld Gallery, collection displays and exhibitions for you and a guest
- Additional exclusive viewing opportunities
- Ticketed events programme curated for Friends and opportunity to join day trips from our exclusive Patrons’ Programme***
- Access to presale tickets for exhibitions
- Priority booking to selected events, lectures and debates
- Advance notice of art history short courses
- Access to The Courtauld Libraries by appointment
- 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
Must-see exhibitions and displays
Gift membership
Gift a whole year of must-see exhibitions, inspiring talks and events, exclusive offers, and more.
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Contact us
For membership enquiries, please contact our membership team on 020 3947 7749 or email membership@courtauld.ac.uk
The Membership Office opening hours are Monday – Friday, 10.00 – 17.00. For further information on membership, please read our membership FAQs and membership T&Cs.
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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