Become a Member | National Museums Scotland Your Membership enables us to protect our collections and ensure they are available for people to enjoy today and in the future. Help protect remarkable objects and be the first to hear about the stories they hold. Benefits of Membership Exhibitions Unlimited free entry to all our world class exhibitions at the National Museum of Scotland. Member previews Invitations to exclusive Member previews for selected exhibitions. Unlimited free entry Unlimited free entry to the National Museum of Flight and the National Museum of Rural Life. Member events and experiences Invitations to exclusive Member events and experiences throughout the year. Family events Free or discounted entry to our fantastic programme of family events. Free Member's magazine Free Member's magazine, Explorer, with exclusive behind the scenes stories. Café discount 20% discount in our cafés. Shop discount 10% discount in our museum shops. Discounted entry 10% off entry to Edinburgh Castle for the National War Museum. Choose the right Membership for you Family Membership £66 / year, direct debit or £72 by a one-off card payment For 2 adults and 3 children under the age of 16, or 1 adult and 4 children; cards issued for the adults only. Under 5s go free at National Museum of Flight, National Museum of Rural Life and National War Museum. Pay by direct debit Pay by card payment Buy as a gift for someone else Joint Membership £55 / year, direct debit or £60 by a one-off card payment Joint Membership is for two named friends or family members to visit together or separately, each with their own card. Pay by direct debit Pay by card payment Buy as a gift for someone else Guest Membership £55 / year, direct debit or £60 by a one-off card payment Guest Membership is for a named individual to bring along any guest. Pay by direct debit Pay by card payment Buy as a gift for someone else Individual Membership £45 / year, direct debit or £50 by a one-off card payment Individual Membership is for the named individual on the Membership card. Pay by direct debit Pay by card payment Buy as a gift for someone else Full-time Student or Young Scot Membership £33 / year, direct debit or £36 by a one-off card payment This Membership is for full-time students or holders of a Young Scot card who are aged 16+. Please send us a photo/scan of your proof of concessionary status to membershipconcessions@nms.ac.uk Pay by direct debit Pay by card payment Buy as a gift for someone else Disabled Membership £33 / year, direct debit or £36 by a one-off card payment Disabled Membership is for one disabled adult with a carer/companion. This Membership is to encourage access for anyone who is presented with a barrier in visiting our museums due to a disability. Please send a photo/scan of your proof of eligibility to membershipconcessions@nms.ac.uk Pay by direct debit Pay by card payment Buy as a gift for someone else Other ways to buy Membership In person You can join in person at our information or ticket desks the next time you visit any of our museums. You can pay by direct debit, by credit/debit card or by cheque. By phone To join by phone and pay with a credit/debit card or by Direct Debit, please call us: Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:30-16:30 By post To join by post and pay by cheque or Direct Debit, download a Membership application form and return it to: Membership National Museums Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF To receive a hard copy of our application form or to find out more information, please contact our Membership team on 0131 247 4294 or membership@nms.ac.uk Exhibitions and Member events Exhibition Scotland's First Warriors Sat 27 Jun 2026 Sun 16 May 2027 'Scotland's First Warriors' reveals the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland. Free National Museum of Scotland More info Exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Sat 14 Nov 2026 Sun 18 Apr 2027 'Roman Scotland' will tell new stories of Roman occupation and reshape our understanding of Scotland’s relationship with the Roman world. Just announced National Museum of Scotland More info Exhibition Maps: Memories from the Second World War Sat 9 Mar 2024 Sun 4 Oct 2026 Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War. National War Museum More info Concessionary status and further information Student Membership This Membership is for anyone in full-time education. We accept the following as proof of concessionary status: Valid Student card TOTUM card (formally NUS) Upon joining and in order to validate your Membership, we ask that you please send us a photo/scan of your proof of concessionary status to membershipconcessions@nms.ac.uk. This will only be used to check your eligibility, once your application is complete the data will be destroyed/deleted. Disabled Membership This Membership is for anyone who is presented with a barrier in visiting our museums due to a disability. The eligibility criteria are kept under review and may be updated from time to time. We currently accept: Adult Disability Payment PIP (Personal Independence Payment) Disability Working Allowance for over 60s Employment & Support Allowance Disability Living Allowance Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Disabled Person’s Tax Credit Registered Severely Sight Impaired (Blind) Blue Badge Upon joining and in order to validate your Membership, we ask that you please send us a photo/scan of your proof of concessionary status to membershipconcessions@nms.ac.uk. This will only be used to check your eligibility, once your application is complete the data will be destroyed/deleted. Further information about access for disabled visitors can be found for each of our museums here: National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Flight National Museum of Rural Life National War Museum Membership terms and conditions View our Membership terms and conditions If you have further questions about becoming a member and cannot find the information you need in Membership FAQ , please contact us. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 09:30 to 16:30. Membership team Telephone 0131 247 4294 Email membership@nms.ac.uk Member account Members can log in to their online accounts and book free and discounted tickets through the Membership portal. Log in to your account