Members get more
With an annual British Library Membership, you can enjoy a range of benefits. From unique events to our beautiful Members’ Room, there’s something for everyone.
Choose from standard Membership for £95 or Joint Membership for £135 – where you’ll receive an extra card for someone else to enjoy all the listed perks as well.
You'll receive:
- Free entry to exhibitions for you and a guest
- Up to half price off event tickets
- Exclusive access to the Members’ Room for you and a guest
- 20% off across library restaurants, cafés and shops
Membership as a gift
Looking for a unique gift for a loved one? A British Library Membership is the perfect present that they can keep enjoying throughout the year.
Simply buy online, and we’ll send a Membership package to your chosen recipient in the post.
Benefactor Membership
Support the British Library with an additional donation and become a Benefactor Member. As a thank you, you’ll receive:
- A British Library Membership and all the associated benefits
- An invitation to the Library’s exclusive Annual Supporters’ Party
- Biannual Supporters’ Newsletter to keep you up to date with news from the Library and the difference your donation makes
Plan your next visit
As a Member you can visit as many times as you like, and you can also bring a friend for free. Explore What’s On and start enjoying your perks today.
Your Members’ Room
The Members’ Room offers relaxing spaces, with a private bar, a café and a study room. An oasis from the wider building, it’s an ideal spot for catching up with a friend or zoning in on work.
20% off the cafés and shops
Enjoy refreshments across all library cafés and restaurants with 20% off. Members are also entitled to 20% off in our shops, including the bookshop.
How do I claim my discount in the shops and cafés?
Simply present your Membership card when you make a purchase, and the discount will be applied.
How can I claim my half price tickets?
Just buy a discounted members’ event ticket online, and make sure you show up to the event with your Membership card.
What happens if I visit and forget/or have lost my Membership card?
Members cannot access discounts and Membership benefits such as admission to exhibitions and the Members’ Room without a valid Membership card. If you have lost your Membership card, a replacement can be printed from the Information, Tickets & Membership Desk at St Pancras. This will render your lost/forgotten card inactive. Alternatively, you can email us at customer@bl.uk and we will be happy to post a replacement card to you.
Who can I bring with me when I visit?
Members can bring a guest with them to exhibitions and into the Members’ Room. For more details head to the Membership Terms and Conditions.
Where can I find your Membership terms and conditions?
Head to the Membership Terms and Conditions.