Membership
Society Membership is for anyone who wishes to be inspired by and stay informed about our planet, its peoples and environments.
One year's membership is just £179.
Why become a Member?
- Stay informed about our work and the wider discipline.
- Join a thriving community.
- Access our unique resources.
- Unlock member discounts.
- Support the Society's work to advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences.
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 about our Fellowship or get in touch with the Membership Office at membership@rgs.org
Benefits
Monday night lectures
Hear from world-renowned speakers at Monday night lectures in person or via livestream.
Geographical magazine
Read monthly issues of Geographical magazine in print or digitally.
Bulletin
Receive Society news in a monthly e-newsletter and termly Bulletin.
On-demand recordings
Enjoy watching past lectures and talks at a time that suits you.
Members' room
Meet and work in the Members' Room and enjoy catering in the Tea Room.
Access Foyle Reading Room
Visit the Foyle Reading Room and consult our archive free of charge.
Event discounts
Access free or reduced rate tickets for talks, seminars and events across the UK and online.
Exclusive discounts
Receive discounts at Stanfords and Wiley.
Support our charitable work
Help the Society advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences.
- Exhibition
Impossible Measures
London-based artist Kristina Chan will bring her Impossible Measures exhibition to the Society. It uses photography and other mediums to question how we see climate and exploration.
Director's GalleryOpen to all1 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025 - Monday Night Lecture
Zen in the art of geography
The RGS Neville Shulman Challenge Award was created 25 years ago to support ambitious expeditions. Neville Shulman CBE, explorer and writer, will explain his philosophy behind the programme. The 2023 recipients of the Award, Karolina Gawonicz and Michal Lukaszewicz will give a richly illustrated account of their 60-day unsupported canoe expedition across the Barren Lands of Canada.
London and onlineOpen to allMonday 27 October 2025 - Monday night supper
Monday night lecture supper - 27 October
Stay for supper at the Society on 27 October after our Monday night lecture and meet other members and their guests.
LondonOpen to allMonday 27 October 2025
Join online today
Start your journey by completing the online joining form.
Join via email or post
If for any reason you're unable to join us using our online joining form, you can also apply by email or post.
- By email: download and complete the application form below, and email to membership@rgs.org
- By post: download and complete the application form below, and post it with your payment to: Membership Office, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Gift Membership
Surprise someone with Membership and inspire them with a year of geographical events and inspiration.