The National Trust is a registered charity and completely independent of Government. We therefore rely heavily on the generosity of subscribing members and other supporters.

Membership provides a range of benefits, including free entry to National Trust heritage places around Australia and throughout the world, and to some privately owned properties, as well as discounted entry to National Trust events.

Membership Benefits

• A membership card valid from 12 months from date of joining
• Free admission to National Trust properties and gardens throughout Australia
• Free admission to hundreds of trust properties in over 20 countries throughout the world, including England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, America and New Zealand - click here for a list of properties
• Quarterly issues of 'Trust News', and ' Victorian News', the magazine of the National Trust in Victoria
• Access to ongoing heritage information through the National Trust website
• Participation, either free or at a reduced rate, at a wide range of social or educational activities
• 10% discount on selected Heritage accommodation across the state - click here for further information
• 10% discount on selected Trust merchandise at all National Trust retail outlets in Victoria
• 15% discount on Haymes Paint at nominated paint stores across Victoria. Haymes Paint is the official supplier of heritage paints to the Trust
• Discounted entry to associated heritage properties, Beleura (Mornington Peninsula), Johndon Collection, Captain Cook's Cottage (East Melbourne) and Villa Alba (Kew)
• Discounted wine via the Member's Wine Service club
• Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Eligibility to join your local branch. Our branch network plays a key role in the protection, conservation and promotion of local built and natural heritage. It also provides an active meeting place for those interested in heritage
• The opportunity to participate in a wide range of trust membership groups such as The Activities Committee and Young Trust
• The opportunity to work for the Trust as a part of our dedicated team of volunteers
• Taxation deductibility on donations and bequests
• Most importantly, the knowledge that you are playing an active role in the protection and conservation of Victoria's heritage
• Donations of $2 or more to the National Trust are tax deductible.

Membership Types

To obtain information about the different membership types, download here:

Click here to join online or click here to renew your membership, or download an application form.

Contact the National Trust on 9656 9800 to request an application form for special membership categories.

Looking for a gift?

National Trust Membership makes an ideal and original gift for friends and family.

Gift membership vouchers can be arranged by contacting the National Trust Membership Department on (03) 9656 9800 or download this application form.

Travelling interstate or overseas?

Join the National Trust before you depart on your oversees holiday and take your membership card with you. As a National Trust member you have access to some of the world's outstanding historic sites through the Australian National Trust Recipricol Rights Program. Over 2,000 properties worldwide in 20 member countries can be visited free of charge. The International Property Guide lists and provides details of each National Trust property in Australia and overseas and is available on request by calling: 9656 9800.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download the attached to find the answers to some frequently asked questions.