A big group of children at a Museum sleepover wearing masks they made themselves

Young Friends

Key information

For ages 8–15

Become a Young Friend from £25

Find out about Museum sleepovers

The perfect gift for 8–15 year olds with curious minds and a sense of adventure!

Give them a year to discover two million years of human history with a Young Friend Membership. From fun-packed online sleepovers to e-newsletters and the Young Friends' magazine, learn the stories of the remarkable people who came before us.

Young Friend benefits:

  • Free online sleepovers for the whole family to enjoy, as well as discounted entry to sleepovers at the Museum
  • Remus magazine three times a year and fun-packed regular e-newsletters
  • Discounts – enjoy 10% off in Museum shops and cafés (not including alcohol and the Great Court Restaurant)
  • Membership bag and goodies on joining
  • Birthday card.

Save £5 when you set up a recurring annual payment via Direct Debit.

Buy Young Friend Membership

Purchase a new Young Friend Membership

Young Friends must be 8–15 years old at the date of sign-up

Direct Debit £25 Credit Card £30

Renew an existing Young Friend Membership

Give the gift of another year of Young Friend Membership

Direct Debit £25 Credit Card £30

It was really cool to look at artefacts that were 3,000 years old and imagine that the mummies were once real humans. I learnt my name in hieroglyphs and drew amulets – very fun!

Eva, aged 12

Contact the Membership Office

Email: friends@britishmuseum.org
Phone: +44 (0)20 7323 8195

Opening times 
Monday–Friday: 10.00–16.00
Closed: weekends and bank holidays

Visit the Membership FAQs for the latest information.