Membership

Get involved by becoming a member or volunteer! Start today with a donation to help us continue to complete and maintain this wonderful facility.

Join today!

Your annual membership will allow you access to and participation in the museum's collection, exhibits, and education programs.

For more information about supporting the Museum, contact us via email or call Membership Manager, Amanda Tewes, at 805-962-8404, ext. 100.

Basic Membership Benefits

    • Membership card allowing admittance for one year
    • One year subscription to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum's quarterly newsletter, "Maritime Currents"
    • Advance notice to museum events, classes, and programs special member rates for certain classes and programs
    • Access to our membership web site featuring the latest program news and an opportunity to sign up for Member Mail e-mail.
    • 10% discount off purchases at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Store
    • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum decal for your boat or car
    • 2 free two hour kayak rentals from Paddle Sports Santa Barbara
    • 10% off (Excluding photography equipment) Special rates on dive certifications at the Blue Water Hunter Dive Shop
    • 20% discount on Sea Landing Services
    • 5% discount on Santa Barbara Sailing Center Services
Category Benefits Annual Dues
INDIVIDUAL
 -Basic Membership Benefits for one named adult
-Two guest passes
 $40
STUDENT
 -Basic Membership Benefits for one named student with ID
-Two guest passes
 $25
SENIOR
-Basic Membership Benefits for one named adult, age 65 and over
-Two guest passes
 $25
CREW
-Basic Membership Benefits for two named adults at the same address and their children 17 years and younger (or grandchildren)
-Two guest passes
 $55
MARINER
-Basic Member Benefits, plus:
-One year subscription to Sea History Magazine
-Membership to the National Maritime Historical Society
-Affiliate membership to the Council of American Maritime Museums with recipical admission privileges to over 55 maritime museums in the U.S. and Canada
-Two additional guest passes (total of 4)
 $125
NAVIGATOR
 -Mariner Benefits, plus:
-Two additional guest passes (total of 6)
$500
EXPLORER
-Navigator Benefits, plus:
-6 guest passes
-Invitation to the Museum's annual reception
 $1000
CIRCUMNAVIGATOR
 -Explorer benefits, plus:
-Two additional guests passes (total of 8)
-Use of the yacht RANGER for a private reception
 $5000


*All donors receive basic membership benefits in addition to other donor privileges. Benefits and prices are subject to change without without notice.