National Art Pass
Discover Hundreds of Family Days Out For Less with National Art Pass
Free or reduced-price entry to hundreds of UK museums, galleries & historic houses, plus 50% off major exhibitions
Discover Hundreds of Family Days Out For Less with National Art Pass
Running out of ideas for the weekends? A National Art Pass is your ticket to hundreds of family-friendly museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK.
With a National Art Pass membership, the whole family can enjoy free or reduced-price entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK, plus 50% off major exhibitions and hundreds of café and shop discounts – making it easier to explore together. Add Plus Kids to your membership and all children in your family under 16 can enjoy the same visiting benefits.
Made for Family Days Out
From riding the underground Mail Rail at The Postal Museum, London, to stepping into the Whispering Wood and Enchanted Library at The Story Museum, Oxford or travelling back in time at the Milestones Museum, Basingstoke – there's somewhere new to discover every weekend. These museums are all 50% off entry with a National Art Pass, plus hundreds more. Where will you discover next?
More Than Just Savings
Membership fees also help fund museums and galleries across the UK, keeping collections accessible for everyone.
Easy to Use, Wherever You Are
With hundreds of participating venues across the UK, your pass works whether you're exploring your local museum or planning a day trip further afield.
With October half-term just weeks away, now's a great time to plan your next family day out!
Annual
Individual - £65.25
Save 25% with direct debit*
Or £87 one-off card payment
12-month individual membership, including one card.
Under 30 – £39.75
Save 25% with direct debit*
Or £53 one-off card payment
12-month membership for members aged 30 and under, including one card.
Double – £97.50
Save 25% with direct debit*
Or £130 one-off card payment
12-month membership for two adults at the same address, including two cards.
👨👩👧 Add-ons
Plus One – £49
Add a friend or family member and bring a different guest with you each visit. They'll receive the same member benefits.
Plus Kids – £15
Add member benefits for children in your family aged under 16.
*One-off yearly payments by direct debit
**The 25% discount applies to the first year only. Yearly membership will renew automatically at the normal price, cancel anytime.
Membership offers free and reduced-price entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places all over the UK, from major tourist attractions to hidden gems. You can use your National Art Pass at hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK. This includes free entry to over 240 places as well as 50% off major exhibitions including those at the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate and the V&A, to name just a few. The pass also offers some great discounts in museums shops and cafés.
Members also receive an Art Map, a comprehensive annual guidebook including over 1000 venues within the National Art Pass network to explore and discover. Plus a subscription to Art Fund's magazine Art Quarterly.
The National Art Pass is a great way to discover new experiences, revisit favourite places and enjoy beautiful works of art.
Before you head out, check with individual venues to confirm their opening times and other details for your visit. And don’t forget to take your pass with you. You won’t get your benefits without it.
How do Plus One and Plus Kids work?
There are two easy ways to share your membership benefits with friends and family.
Adding 'Plus One' or 'Plus Kids' to your National Art Pass membership allows you to enjoy museum adventures together with friends and family.
‘Plus One’ allows you to bring an unnamed guest and they'll enjoy the same visiting benefits.
‘Plus Kids’ provides the same visiting benefits for children in your family under the age of 16. Discover our top tips for exploring museums with children.
When will I receive my National Art Pass?
Standard delivery is by Royal Mail second-class service. Please allow up to 10 working days from the date of purchase for your National Art Pass(es) to arrive.
They offer an express delivery service for new memberships and gifts, which costs £9. This means that you will receive your card(s) within 2-3 working days from the date of purchase.
Express delivery is subject to Royal Mail services and may be affected by industrial action. Deliveries after 20 December are not guaranteed to arrive before 25 December.
How does the National Art Pass support museums?
Buying a National Art Pass gives back to museums across the UK.
Most of the places you can visit with your pass have received grants from Art Fund to help them buy and share works of art for everyone to enjoy. Your support also helps museums to run exciting projects that reach new audiences, in person and online, so that everyone can benefit from access to art.
For full National Art Pass terms and conditions, see here.