Joining ICOM is a commitment to be part of the international museum community. ICOM membership is open to museums and galleries, their staff and volunteers, museum sector providers, museum retirees and students enrolled in related university courses. Membership is from 1 January to 31 December, with renewals open from October in the year prior.

ICOM membership requires you agree to the ICOM Code of Ethics. Take a few minutes to read this before you submit your application.

ICOM membership requires payment of a fee, and then an annual fee to renew your membership.

Individual membership benefits include:

• professional meetings and information exchange, access to 30 international committees
• free or discounted museum entry with your ICOM card worldwide at member museums
• ICOM international magazine, policy documents and museums standards which will inform and enhance your career.
• quarterly newsletter

Institutional membership benefits include:

• all of the individual membership benefits
• provision of three (3) and up to seven (7) ICOM cards depending on the level of membership
• grants personnel free entry to member museums internationally
• permits registration for three (3) and up to seven (7) individuals at relevant ICOM conferences and events

ICOM’s institutional members may be requested to show proof of their employment, such as a staff pass or official letter with the institutional member for entry to some museums.

Become an ICOM member by clicking on the blue button at the top of the page.