SBMM’s Navigators Circle is a distinguished group of philanthropic individuals, organizations, businesses, foundations, and civic leaders working together to support SBMM. A contribution of $1,000 or more, provides access to exclusive, uniquely curated experiences on both land and sea.
Become a member of the Navigators Circle by making a contribution in one of eight membership levels:
- Mark V $100,000 or more
- Admiral $50,000 to $99,999
- Ranger $25,000 to $49,999
- Ironsides $10,000 - $24,999
- Tomol $5,000 - $9,999
- Islands $2,500 - $4,999
- Marina $1,500 - $2,499
- Explorer $1,000 - $1,499
All Membership Levels Receive:
- Free museum rental for private events including the option to utilize the fourth floor, front patio, and Munger Theater.
- Invitations to attend exclusive, unique educational events and appreciation receptions.
Free admission for family and friends to the museum’s monthly lectures and select film screenings. - Ten free guest passes and a one-year family (Crew) membership to the museum.
- An annual membership to Sea History magazine and the Council of American Maritime Museums.
- Reciprocal admission privileges to more than 100 maritime museums in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda.
- Name(s) on special Navigators Circle tribute wall prominently displayed inside the museum.
- Listing as Navigators Circle members in SBMM’s annual report.
Navigators Circle members joining at $10,000 and above will have their names inscribed on a plaque placed under the Point Conception Lighthouse First Order Fresnel Lens.
For questions about your Navigators Circle membership, please contact SBMM Executive Director Greg Gorga at ggorga@sbmm.org or call (805) 456-8742.