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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.

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.
You'll receive:
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.
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.
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.
Support the British Library with an additional donation and become a Benefactor Member. As a thank you, you’ll receive:
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.
Enjoy refreshments across all library cafés and restaurants with 20% off. Members are also entitled to 20% off in our shops, including the bookshop*.
*Some limitations/ restrictions apply. Read the membership terms and conditions for more information.
Simply present your Membership card when you make a purchase, and the discount will be applied.
Just buy a discounted Members’ event ticket online, and make sure you show up to the event with your 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.
Members can bring a guest with them to exhibitions and into the Members’ Room. For more details head to the Membership Terms and Conditions.
Head to the Membership Terms and Conditions.