Royal Geographical Society - Become a Member of the Society

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Yearly membership

£165

Society Membership is for anyone who wishes to be inspired by and stay informed about our planet, its peoples and environments.

Why become a Member?

Stay informed about geography and the Society

Attend our Monday night lectures or watch recordings of them online
Receive a monthly copy of Geographical magazine
Receive our seasonal autumn, spring and summer Bulletins and a monthly e-update with Society news and events

Access to resources and expertise

Access to the Members' Room for meetings, remote working or relaxing
Use the Foyle Reading Room, our library of maps, books, guides, and access our historic Collections
Get expert advice on informed travel with our workshops, events and courses

Connect with the community of geographers

Attend a wide range of talks, exhibitions and events taking place across the UK, meeting local Fellows, members and geography enthusiasts

Third party discounts

Receive discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock) and Stanfords

Support the Society

Your membership is vital to support and sustain the work of the Society in advancing geography and geographical learning

Am I eligible?

Membership is open to everyone who wishes to discover more about the world around them through fascinating lectures, inspiring articles and our remarkable Collections.

Alternatively, Fellowship may be right for you if you have a geography degree, undertake geographical research, use geography in a professional capacity, teach geography or have a well-developed enthusiasm for geography, for example through journalism, expeditions or travel writing. Find out more or get in touch with the Membership Office.

Join today

One year's Membership is £165.

Join online: complete the quick and easy application form for instant access to exclusive membership opportunities.

Online joining is currently unavailable as we complete the installation of our new membership database. Please use one of the forms below and send to us by email or post. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Join by email: download and complete the application form, and send via email to membership@rgs.org

Join by post: If you prefer to apply by post, simply download and complete the application form, and post it to us with your payment to: Membership Office, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

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Give as a gift

You can also give Membership as a gift and inspire someone with a year of geographical events and opportunities.

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