Membership

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. 

Annual membership subscription runs from 1 JANUARY TO 31 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, either:

1. Set up a Direct Debit online by clicking the blue button below.
2. Download, complete and return the Membership Application/Gift Aid form at the foot of this page. If you wish to pay by Direct Debit, download the associated Direct Debit form. If paying the standard rate, cheques should be made payable to the 'Royal Archaeological Institute'.

PLEASE NOTE: Annual membership subscription runs from 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER.