Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting the work of the Institute in funding archaeological research and promoting heritage. Two types of membership are available: Ordinary (Full) and Associate. Membership subscriptions run from January to December.
Ordinary (Full) membership benefits:
- Receipt of the annual Archaeological Journal and access to digital copies of all volumes of the Archaeological Journal.
- Access to the Society of Antiquaries of London library at Burlington House in London, the oldest and most important archaeological research library in the UK.
- Access to our yearly programme of lectures and online recorded lecture archive.
- Receipt of two Newsletters a year.
- The opportunity to take part in weekend or longer tours and visits to historic sites and to attend regional conferences.
Associate membership benefits:
- A yearly programme of lectures.
- Receipt of two Newsletters a year.
- The opportunity to take part in weekend or longer tours and visits to historic sites and to attend regional conferences.
The Institute has a reciprocal arrangement with the British Archaeological Association, whereby members of both organisations are invited to attend each other's lectures.
Membership rates
To join the Institute, you can set up a Direct Debit by clicking on the relevant button below. Alternatively, download the Membership Application/Gift Aid and Direct Debit forms at the foot of this page. For the standard rate, cheques should be made payable to the 'Royal Archaeological Institute'.
Please note: Membership subscriptions run from January to December.
Membership rate | Standard rate | Direct Debit | |
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Ordinary Members | £40 | £35 | Set up Direct Debit |
Ordinary Members (under 26) | £25 | £20 | Set up Direct Debit |
Associate Members (do not receive Archaeological Journal) | £20 | £15 | Set up Direct Debit |
Life Members (over 60) | £525 | N/A | |
Life Members (under 60) | £750 | N/A |