Benefactor Membership

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Bringing you closer to our collection

As a Benefactor Member you not only have access to a Membership at the Library, but additional unique experiences that deepen your understanding of our collection.

Join us today

Bringing you closer to our collection

As a Benefactor Member, you support the British Library with an additional donation on top of your membership. Your support will help us to inspire over one million visitors every year through free displays in the Treasures Gallery, ground-breaking exhibitions, and access to our inconic collection.

Become a Benefactor Member from £500* per year and enjoy:

A British Library Membership and all the associated benefits, including free entry to exhibitions for you and a guest, and user the Members' Room
Invitations to out-of-hours tours of exhibitions led by our expert curators
Our monthly supporters’ newsletter and annual report, keeping you up to date with all the news from the Library and acknowledging the impact of your generous support.

*Suggested minimum donation £375, benefit value £125. Please note that the benefit value of your membership is not eligible for Gift Aid and cannot be paid via CAF or a charitable foundation. Benefits can be purchased separately. Please contact supporters@bl.uk for further information. Join us as a Benefactor Member

If you have any questions about your support or would like to discuss becoming a Benefactor Member, please email Lucy Richardson at lucy.richardson@bl.uk