SBMM’s Navigators Circle is a distinguished group of philanthropic individuals, organizations, and businesses supporting 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 the following membership levels:
$1,000: Rudder
- Unlimited admission for family and friends up to eight people.
- Free admission to the Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series for for up to four individuals.
- Free admission to the Curated Cocktails Summer Series for two individuals plus two guests.
- Free admission to the Navigators Circle appreciation party for those listed on membership.
- Free admission for four to members-only events including exhibition openings, and the year-end members appreciation party.
- Ten free guest passes to the museum.
- An annual membership to Sea History magazine and the Council of American Maritime Museums, which includes admission 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.
- Two SBMM embroidered baseball caps.
$1,500: Officer
- All Rudder membership benefits.
- Additional admission for six family and friends (10 people total).
- Free admission to the Curated Cocktails Summer Series for up to four individuals.
- Invitation to SBMM's Museum on the Move series. Enjoy opportunities throughout the year to join the museum as it goes beyond its walls to provide members with unique and fun experiences.
$3,000: Halyard
- All Officer membership benefits.
- Invitation to wine and cheese tasting events at the museum's fourth floor Crow's Nest (two per year).
- One SBMM embroidered fleece jacket.
$5,000: Compass
- All Halyard membership benefits.
- Included event rental to the museum's fourth floor Crow's Nest for a private evening event (up to 25 people; does not include food or drink; additional costs borne by host; subject to availability).
$10,000: Nautilus
- All Compass membership benefits.
- Invitation to an afternoon sail aboard a private yacht or tall ship.
- Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series admission up to 12 individuals.
$25,000+: Anchor
- All Nautilus membership benefits.
- Name inscribed on a custom plaque placed under the Point Conception Lighthouse First Order Fresnel Lens.
- Included event rental for the museum's main floor, theater, patio, and fourth floor Crow's Nest for a private evening event (guest count subject to location; does not include food or drink; additional costs borne by host; subject to availability).
- Unlimited admission to the following events: Curated Cocktails Summer Series, Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, members-only events, and the Navigators Circle appreciation party.
For questions about your Navigators Circle membership, please contact SBMM Development Director Emily Duncan at eduncan@sbmm.org or call (805) 456-8744.