Discounted events
Discounts upto 50% off available on all ticketed EES events, including our highly recommended online courses, informational study days and socials like quizzes.
Biannual magazine
Free online access to our biannual Egyptian Archaeology magazine, or a discounted subscription to recieve it in print, including all the hottest discoveries in Egypt.
Exclusive events
Invitations to special events about our collections, exhibitions and research projects, as well as exclusive talks from our staff, interns and volunteers.
Lending library
Free access to our reference library with over 20,000 volumes on open shelves, as well as our lending library where you can borrow books for upto three months!
Publisher discounts
Your subscription gives you exclusive discount codes with some of our publishing partners, so treat your-shelves to some of the latest Egyptological publications.
Annual journal
Add the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology (JEA) at a massively discounted price, bringing you the most important research findings in Egyptology!
Member homepage
An exclusive zone for members on our website – a regularly updated hub of EES information with content only available to our loyal supporters.
Passionate community
Become part of an international community, all committed, like you, to the future of Egypt's heritage. Recieve regular updates of the work you support.
You can be a part of the largest international crowd-funding organisation supporting archaeological research in Egypt today by being a member of the Egypt Exploration Society. Your subscription includes a donation to help us continue our charitable mission to support and promote Egyptian cultural heritage including archaeological research as well as work in our collections, education and training activities, and the production of our publications.
Membership is open to anyone with a passion for Egyptian heritage, no academic affiliation is required.
Subscribing online is quick, straightforward and completely secure. Good news! When you join us online, you will receive instant access to your EES Member Homepage with exclusive content only available to subscribers, including the latest issues of our Egyptian Archaeology magazine. If you choose to receive the magazine in print, then we will also send you a welcome pack with the latest copy by post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I renew my subscription?
Log in to your EES account and follow the links available on your subscriptions page via the Member Homepage, if the current renewal period is open.
Our membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March and you will be asked to renew during March, regardless of when you join in the year. If you joined after 1st January, then we usually count this toward the next subscription year, effectively giving you three months free!
If you are UK-based, you can set up a Direct Debit to automatically pay your subscription each year on 1st April. Add a payment method to create a recurring payment for stress-free membership renewals!
Can I (re)join offline by phone or post?
Yes! If you prefer to join/rejoin offline, please call the London Office at +44 (0)20 7242 1880 and select option one during our opening hours. You can also join/rejoin by completing the form below and returning it to our office: The Egypt Exploration Society, 3 Doughty Mews, London, WC1N 2PG or [email protected].
When will I recieve my membership magazine?
Egyptian Archaeology is our full-colour, biannual magazine available to members as part of their subscription. The magazine reports on current excavations, surveys and research in Egypt, showcasing the work of the EES as well as of other missions and researchers.
Members automatically recieve FREE ONLINE access to the latest Egyptian Archaeology magazine on your Member Homepage. If your would like to recieve two print copies of the magazine per year, in March and October, you must pay for the add-on to your membership. You can check your add-on status here. Please fill out this form if you would like to add the print magazines to your subscription.
Please bear in mind that international delivery can lead to later dates of arrival. Please contact us if you believe you are missing an issue.
Do members receive the JEA?
The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology (JEA) is a leading international journal for the publication of Egyptological research. The Journal publishes scholarly articles, fieldwork reports, and reviews of Egyptological books. JEA is available to EES members at a heavily discounted rate when purchased as an add-on to their subscription, where you can choose to have a print copy and/or online access.
If you are interested in subscribing to this annual journal outside of your renewal, please contact us.
Contact the Membership Team
If you still have questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected] or +44 (0)20 7242 1880.
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