Membership Vic

Membership is your chance to support us while enjoying free entry to more than 800 hundred properties and gardens throughout Victoria, Australia and overseas. As a member of the largest conservation organisation in Australia, support ensures our valuable work continues into the future.

National Trust Membership Benefits

Membership supports the work of the National Trust, join today and know that your Membership will make a difference to our cultural heritage.

Benefits include:

Free entry into all Victorian National Trust properties.
Free entry into National Trust properties across Australia and throughout the world, including hundreds in the United Kingdom*.
Regular editions of our National Trust Victoria magazine.
A 10% discount on purchases at National Trust shops throughout Australia.
Free or heavily discounted prices to our events and exhibitions.
Exclusive member-only events.
Access to our eNews providing competitions and special offers to movies, events and exhibitions throughout Victoria.
Special offers and discounts at The O’Brien Group Arena, ACMI, Australian National Academy of Music, Melbourne Arts Centre, Puffing Billy, Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium, The Drain Man, Diabetes Victoria, Sovereign Hill and Kryal Castle.

*See below for International Property Guide

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Member Only Events

As a National Trust Member, one very special benefit is exclusive invites to Member Only Events! See below for upcoming Member Only exclusive events:

Paranormal Investigations with the National Trust!

In 2016, the National Trust conducted its first ever paranormal investigation at headquarters Tasma Terrace, with the help of Paranormal X Files! Due to popular demand, the National Trust and Paranormal X Files are collaborating once again and opening the doors of our properties to members and the general public. Join us for this rare opportunity to experience and view our sites in a non-traditional way! Each month, we will be investigating a different location, beginning with Labassa, and ending with Mulberry Hill!

Saturday 25^th February Labassa 9pm-11pm– SOLD OUT!
Saturday 25^th March The Heights 9pm-11pm– SOLD OUT!
Saturday 29^th April McCrae Homestead 6.30pm-8.30pm, 9pm-11pm SOLD OUT!
Saturday 27th May Ripponlea 6pm-8pm– SOLD OUT!
Sunday 25th June Old Melbourne Gaol 6pm-8pm– SOLD OUT!
Saturday 22nd July Barwon Grange 9pm-11pm– ONLY 8 TICKETS LEFT!

Stay tuned for more dates and properties to come.

*This event is only suitable for 18+.

For more information about these properties see the links below:

'Places of cultural significance reflect the diversity of our communities, telling us about who we are and the past that has formed us and the Australian landscape'

The Burra Charter 2013

Membership Categories

Membership is your chance to support us while enjoying free entry to hundreds of great places throughout Victoria, Australia and overseas, join today!

Household Memberships

Captain Woodhouse of the Polly Woodside Tall Ship

Single Memberships

Louise Jones- Last Owner of Rippon Lea House & Gardens

Life Memberships

Claire Adams- Former Owner of Mooramong & Actress

Gift Memberships

Unknown gentleman at Rippon Lea House & Gardens

'To know nothing of what happened before you, is to forever remain a child.'

Cicero, Roman philosopher & leader

Places to visit for free in Victoria as a National Trust Member

Barwon Grange

Barwon Grange alone survives intact from many fashionable mid 19th century valuable river frontage residences built along the Barwon river

Barwon Park Mansion

Barwon Park, built in 1871 for Thomas and Elizabeth Austin is a majestic 42 room bluestone mansion and stables & an ideal venue for weddings, photography and group functions

Como House & Gardens

Built in 1847, Como House & Garden is an intriguing mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture. Established by Edward Eyre Williams as a new home for himself and his wife Jessie Gibbon, Como has been immersed in glamour and romance since its early beginnings

Dow's Pharmacy

Built in 1859, the pharmacy remained open until 1968 and was operated by Hilda and Roy Dow from 1929. You will find many original shop fittings, records and pharmaceutical equipment. The extent to which retailing and the science of pharmacy and medicine have changed is well highlighted at Dow's Pharmacy

Endeavour Fern Gully

Endeavour Fern Gully is a rural bushland remnant of 27 hectares of rain forest that contains a variety of natural habitats and rich in local flora and fauna

Gulf Station

Gulf Station tells an exciting story about the daily life on a pioneer farm, with an array of farm buildings and animals waiting to be discovered

Labassa

Labassa is one of Australia's most outstanding 19th century mansions. Hidden in a cul-de-sac in Caulfield, Labassa's striking facade and opulent interiors reflect late 1880s grandeur and Victorian taste and elegance

McCrae Homestead

McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads and is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life

Mooramong

Remodelled in 1938 to reflect the Hollywood style, this homestead elegantly echoes the lifestyle of D.J.S (Scobie) Mackinnon and his wife, Hollywood silent screen star Claire Adams

Mulberry Hill

Home of Daryl Lindsay who founded the National Gallery of Victoria and Joan Lindsay author of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'

Old Melbourne Gaol

Winner of Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards. Explore Melbourne's dark past through this legal precinct comprising the original Gaol, Magistrate's Court and former Police City Watch House. Includes Watch House tours, Ned Kelly deathmask and interactive court room trials

Polly Woodside Tall Ship

All aboard for adventure on Melbourne's favorite tall ship.With an interactive gallery and an exciting program of events, this 1885 Belfast built iron ship is a rich reminder of Australia’s maritime history and provides an engaging experience for everyone

International Property Guide

Access over 800 National Trust properties world wide with your National Trust membership for free, save today! Click on the places below to explore more!

National Trust United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Guernsey

Scotland

United States of America