IHGS Associate Membership

Your curiosity. A deeper connection. A year of discovery.

Join the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies as an Associate Member and make more of your passion for family history. Whether you’re beginning your family tree or exploring generations of discoveries, IHGS membership brings resources, inspiration, and learning opportunities within reach.

Explore from home

Your online member area includes access to the Family History Journal digital archive and exclusive digital copies of IHGS publications and maps. Follow your interests, discover new perspectives, and bring more context to your research wherever you live.

Enjoy a recorded talk every month

The monthly recorded talk is free to members and available to watch through the member area for one month.

At $14 per talk, 12 talks would cost $168 separately. Enjoy every monthly talk and your $55 annual membership saves you $113 on talks alone, before you explore your other benefits.

Save 10% on your next step

Members receive a 10% discount on distance learning courses, recorded talks, books, and physical copies of maps. Keep developing your knowledge and building your research collection with savings throughout your membership year.

Feel part of IHGS

Every member receives a complimentary IHGS badge. Members also have access to the Institute’s library during normal opening hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., UK local time.

A full year of membership for $55 USD

Associate Membership is open to everyone. Your membership year begins on the date you purchase membership through the IHGS website.

Join today and give your family history a year of fresh possibilities.

Free Graduate Membership is available to those who have obtained the Diploma in Genealogy or Licentiateship of The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies.

Please allow 1-2 business days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) for your welcome package and access to members area.