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Anatomical drawing of the top half of a human from the back with skin partially pulled away to reveal muscle and veins underneath.

Enjoy unlimited free entry to Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life

Explore the history of anatomical study - from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders - in this fascinating exhibition covering 500 years of medical exploration.

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Individual

£43 by Direct Debit or £46 by card/cheque

For one adult (16+) named on the Membership card.

Individual + Guest

£53 by Direct Debit or £59 by card/cheque

For one adult (16+) named on the Membership card, plus bring a guest along to our museums, exhibitions and Member events for free.

Joint

£53 by Direct Debit or £59 by card/cheque           

For two adults (16+) living at the same address each named on their own Membership card. They can visit together or separately.

Family

£64 by Direct Debit or £71 by card/cheque

For two adults (16+) living at the same address each named on their own Membership card and up to three children (5-16), or one adult and four children. Children under 5 go free at our museums and exhibitions.

Student

£33 by Direct Debit or £36 by card/cheque

For one student in full-time education (16+) named on the Membership card. Proof of eligibility is required.

Disabled

£33 by Direct Debit or £36 by card/cheque

For one disabled adult (16+) named on the Membership card, plus a carer/companion. This Membership is to encourage access for anyone who is presented with a barrier in visiting our museums due to a disability. Proof of eligibility is required.

This Membership is for one adult (16+) in full-time education. We accept the following as proof of student concessionary status:

  • Valid Student card
  • TOTUM card (formally NUS)

Upon joining and in order to validate your Membership, we ask that you please send us a photo/scan of your proof of concessionary status to membershipconcessions@nms.ac.uk. Please note this will only be used to check your eligibility, once your application is complete the data will be destroyed/deleted.

This Membership is for one adult (16+) who is presented with a barrier in visiting our museums due to a disability. It allows for you to bring a carer/companion with you for free to our museums, exhibitions and Member events.

The eligibility criteria are kept under review and may be updated from time to time. See below for what we currently accept:

  • PIP (Personal Independence Payment)
  • Disability Working Allowance for over 60s
  • Employment & Support Allowance
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
  • Disabled Person’s Tax Credit
  • Blue Badge

Upon joining and in order to validate your Membership, we ask that you please send us a photo/scan of your proof of concessionary status to membershipconcessions@nms.ac.uk. Please note this will only be used to check your eligibility, once your application is complete the data will be destroyed/deleted.

Further information about access for disabled visitors can be found for each of our museums here: National Museum of Scotland, National Museum of Flight, National Museum of Rural Life and the National War Museum.

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