Membership of the SMSA is affordable—less than the price of a book—and offers a range of benefits and exclusive members' offers, including:

• Borrowing rights from the SMSA Library
• Regular e-newsletters with information on upcoming activities
• Invitations to Members-Only Tours to cultural institutions in and around Sydney
• Invitations to Members-Only activities at SMSA, including End-of-Year Party
• Discounts to ticketed Public Program activities
• Voting Rights at the SMSA Annual General Meeting
• Reciprocal borrowing rights at the WEA
• Exclusive Discounts and Special Offers from our partner organisations (see leaflet below for details)

Download our Memberships Benefits leaflet for more details:

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Annual membership rates

$15 - Full membership
$10 - Concession membership
$10 - Readers' Ticket (only available for students - no voting rights)

Memberships lapse on December 31 each year.  Members will be advised when memberships may be renewed for the following year.

How to join

Online

You can become a Member of the SMSA by completing the online Membership Application.  Payments are transacted through PayPal.

In person

Just come into the Library at Level 2, 280 Pitt Street with identification showing your current address. This could be a driver's licence, letter from a bank, utility bill or electoral registration.