The Dorset County Museum joined forces with the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club in 1928 to form the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Today the Society remains a lively organisation, with just under 2,000 members.

Members receive a number of special privileges, including:

• unlimited free entry into the Museum and its exhibition programme
  
  
• free access to the Society's Library, where you can relax with the paper, or delve into one of the library's many fascinating books
  
  
• a regular newsletter
  
  
• 60 free events, including lectures, field meetings and guided walks
  
  
• a free copy of the Proceedings of the DNH&AS, with articles on history, archaeology, geology and the natural sciences (certain categories of membership only)

Amongst the extensive range of lectures and talks are series on archaeology, geology, travellers' tales, art and literature and local history. For more information see our events pages.

With membership from only £21 this offers real value for money. Yet perhaps the most satisfying thing about membership of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society is knowing that you are contributing to the vital work of conserving the history, archaeology and wildlife of Dorset for future generations. For details of membership and an application form please goto http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/research/benefits.html or email enquiries@dorsetcountymuseum.org or telephone 01305 262735.