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Basic-level Membership Prices Increase April 1, 2012

Prices for the Individual, Dual and Family membership categories will be increasing this spring.
Join or renew today and enjoy a year of benefits at current rates.

Membership Levels

Basic Membership
Supporting Membership
Herritage Circle Memberships

Basic Memberships

Individual: $55 | Dual: $80 | Family: $90 | Student/Young Professional: $35

100% tax-deductible

Member Benefits for Individual, Dual and Family (see below for S/YP benefits):

  • Member card(s) for FREE ADMISSION to all National Trust properties and sites open to the public in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as to National Trust for Scotland properties. (Generally, properties are open from March through October.)
    • Individual - One member card
    • Dual - Two cards for two persons living at the same address
    • Family - Two cards for two adults living at the same address, and their children or grandchildren under the age of 21
  • Receipt of the annual National Trust Handbook of properties and sites open to the public in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The guide to the National Trust for Scotland is available for $10 ($9 for members)
  • Tri-annual National Trust Magazine and Royal Oak Newsletter
  • Advance notice & reduced-price admission to Royal Oak lectures, art exhibitions, events and tours in the U.S.
  • 10% discount on merchandise sold through Royal Oak's Newsletter and Gift Shop
  • Annual National Trust Parking Pass
  • Memberships are valid for 12 months from the month of application

NEW!   Member benefits for Student/Young Professional:
(For ages 13 to 29; date of birth and email required at time of purchase)
All the benefits of Individual membership (as above), with the following adjustments:

  • Provision of all publications in electronic format ONLY (includes NT Handbook, NT Magazine, and Royal Oak newsletters and program brochures) through links provided in a quarterly Student/Young Professional E-Newsletter
  • 30% discount on member's admission price at Royal Oak lectures for member and one guest (limited availability, early registration recommended)

Allow 4 weeks to receive your initial membership packet or request rush handling ($7.50 extra and available in the U.S. only) for delivery within 7 business days. Click on Shipping & Handling (above) for full details.

Supporting Memberships

Conservator: $150 | Art & Design: $250 | Sponsor: $500

100% tax-deductible

Members at the Conservator, Art & Design and Sponsor levels support us in special ways, providing needed funds for operations and allowing us to fulfill our mission to educate Americans about Britain's natural and built heritage.

Member Benefits:

All the benefits of Basic/Dual membership, plus:

  • Each member card admits TWO persons to National Trust properties in the U.K.
  • Supporting-level members are eligible to participate in exclusive trips & tours in the U.S. that focus on art, architecture, the decorative arts, social history and landscape and garden design
  • Priority registration for all Royal Oak lectures and programs in the U.S.
  • Invitation to join exclusive National Trust "behind-the-scenes" tours in the U.K.

Heritage Circle Memberships

Benefactor: $1,000 | Steward: $2,500 | Guardian: $5,000 | Patron: $10,000

Heritage Circle is a membership category that offers a unique level of recognition and benefits. It has been created for those individuals who wish to show their leadership and support on an annual basis.

Benefactor: ($950 tax-deductible)

All the benefits of Supporting/Sponsor membership, plus:

  • Complimentary copies of the National Trust's "Architecture, Buildings and Collections Bulletin" highlighting new acquisitions and conservation issues
  • Annual reception at the home of a collector, designer or artist
  • Two private curatorial tours of exhibitions or collections related to the topics of British art, architecture, and design
  • Courtesy invitations to special events, such as the V.I.P. Night at the Avenue Art & Antiques Fair in New York
  • Specially selected title from the National Trust book catalogue
  • Complimentary admission for two to one Royal Oak lecture each program season; limited availability
  • Recognition in Royal Oak's Annual Report

Steward: ($2,450 tax-deductible)

All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:

  • Complimentary admission for two to two Royal Oak lectures each program season; limited availability

Guardian: ($4,550 tax-deductible)

All the benefits of Steward membership, plus:

  • Invitation for two to a dinner with a Royal Oak lecturer each program season
  • Two tickets to annual Royal Oak Timeless Design Gala in New York

Patron: ($9,550 tax-deductible)

All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:

  • Concierge service for complimentary admission to Royal Oak lectures
  • Invitation for two to a dinner with a Royal Oak lecturer each program season
  • Two premium-level tickets to annual Royal Oak Timeless Design Gala in New York

Gift Memberships

If you would like to purchase a gift membership, please contact the Membership Department at
(800) 913-6565, ext. 205.