Join the Society
By joining the Brontë Society, you'll be making a difference.
Your support directly helps us to look after our collection and preserve the Brontë story for future generations.
We have three different levels of Brontë Society membership (plus paper and digital options), all of which support our mission to keep the Brontë legacy alive.
Use our helpful table at the bottom of the page to compare membership types.
Brontë Society membership types
Young Brontë Friend (16-24)
A digital membership package for young people aged 16 to 24 years old, entitling you to free membership until your 25th birthday. A one-off administration fee of £5.00 applies.
Brontë Friend (digital)
Our classic membership option for those wishing to support the Museum while enjoying exclusive membership benefits.
'Digital' members will receive all communication by email or via the members' area of our website. This includes Gazette.
Brontë Friend (paper)
Our classic membership option for those wishing to support the Museum while enjoying exclusive membership benefits.
Brontë Champion (digital)
Our highest level of membership. On top of all Brontë Friend benefits, this option includes exclusive access to our annual private viewing, as well as the option of booking a private tour each year.
'Digital' members will receive all communication by email or via the members' area of our website. This includes Gazette.
Brontë Champion (paper)
Our highest level of membership. On top of all Brontë Friend benefits, this option includes exclusive access to our annual private viewing, as well as the option of booking a private tour each year.
| Membership Benefits | Young Brontë Friend (16-24) | Brontë Friend | Brontë Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | One off payment of £5 (valid until 25th birthday) | Annual payment of £30 for 'digital' or £45 for 'paper' | Annual payment of £150 |
| Free admission | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 single use guest passes | - | Yes | 3 single use guest passes |
| Free entry for up to 3 children under 16 | - | Yes | Yes |
| 10% discount in the Museum shop | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual General Meeting voting rights | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free online access to Brontë Studies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3 issues of the Society's magazine, the Gazette | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to Members' Area of our website | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional complementary Private Tour of the Museum | - | - | Yes |
| Invitations to private views and other events | - | - | Yes |
| Gazette sent through the post | - | Only if selected 'paper' option is selected | Only if selected 'paper' option is selected |
Digital or Paper?
'Digital' members receive all communication by email or via the members' area of our website. This includes Gazette.
'Paper' members receive their communication in the same way as digital members, except Gazette, which they receive in the post.
In addition, 'paper' members can receive printed AGM documents, although in order to support our environmental responsibility goals and keep postage and printing costs down, we respectfully ask that ‘paper’ members consider receiving these documents digitally.
Brontë Studies
Brontë Studies is the official journal of the Brontë Society. It's published three times a year and is the only academic journal devoted to the lives and works of the Brontë family. All members can access current and back issues of Brontë Studies and its predecessor Transactions via the members' area of our website. Alternatively, you can opt for a membership which includes a subscription to a printed version of Brontë Studies for an extra £20 per year.