Make a Donation. Make a Difference.

When you walk through the museum doors, you embark on a journey of discovery, engaging with exhibits that spark your curiosity about maritime history and humanity's relationship with the sea. Even beyond its walls, the museum has a far reach, providing diverse educational programs for youth and adults. Your passion for the museum bolsters our work and moves us forward. Your commitment and support help us provide meaningful, immersive experiences.

Funds raised allow the museum to provide diverse educational opportunities and inspiring exhibitions – all while highlighting 13,000 years of maritime history – from Chumash culture to today’s surfing and environmental movements. Together, we will showcase our rich maritime history while illuminating our deep connections with the sea.

Museum volunteer telling stories to a group of kids on a field trip

Other Ways to Give

1. Donations may be received in the mail. Please make checks payable to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and send to:

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

2. Gifts of securities can be made by contacting SBMM Director of Development Emily Duncan at (805) 456-8744 or emailing eduncan@sbmm.org for brokerage firm and stock transfer information.

3. Charitable distributions can come from your Fidelity Charitable or Schwab Charitable donor advised fund account. EIN #77-0392953

4. Become a member!

5. Make a planned gift and join SBMM’s Flagship Society.