The Friends of the V & A
Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington,
London SW7 2RL
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The Friends of the V & A have around 13,000 members who enjoy a number of benefits:

1. Unlimited free entry for the member and a guest to the Museum and all its exhibitions.

2. A free subscription to V & A Magazine, the art magazine that keeps you informed about new exhibitions, acquisitions, lectures, courses and other Museum and Friends activities.

3. An annual programme of over 100 Friends events inside and outside the V & A, including behind-the-scenes visits in the museum and to private collections.

4. Free entry for two to exclusive Friends Private Views of new exhibitions, before the public is admitted.

5. Discounts at the Museum Restaurant and Shop and on most Museum courses.

6. A peaceful Friends room to relax in.

7. Friends' discount on Wednesday evening Late View lecture tickets

8. Free entry to the Wellington Museum in Apsley House at Hyde Park Corner and the Theatre Museum in Covent Garden.

The current subscription rate is £40 (Seniors £35, Under 25's £24). ResCard holders are entitled to a £10 introductory discount on these rates.