Members provide foundational support, allowing the museum to offer diverse educational opportunities and showcase exciting exhibitions - all while highlighting 13,000 years of maritime history - from Chumash culture to today's surfing and environmental movements.
You put the wind in our sails! Join our crew by becoming a member at one of the following levels:
First Mate ~ $70
- Unlimited museum visits for one person.
- One guest pass (good for two people).
- Students may join this level at a $40 rate while seniors (65+) may join this level at a $50 rate.
Crew ~ $85
- Unlimited museum visits for two adults and youth under 18 years-old.
- Two guest passes (good for four people).
Seafarer ~ $175
- Unlimited museum visits for two adults and youth under 18 years-old.
- Free museum admission with up to two guests each visit.
- Three guest passes (good for six guests).
- Reciprocal admission privileges to more than 100 maritime museums across the United States, Canada, and Bermuda.
- Annual subscription to Sea History magazine.
Mariner ~ $300
- Unlimited museum visits for two adults and youth under 18 years-old.
- Free museum admission with up to four guests each visit.
- Four guest passes (good for eight guests).
- Reciprocal admission privileges to more than 100 maritime museums across the United States, Canada, and Bermuda.
- Annual subscription to Sea History magazine.
- SBMM embroidered baseball cap.
Captain ~ $500
- Unlimited museum visits for two adults and youth under 18 years-old.
- Free museum admission with up to six guests each visit.
- Six guest passes (good for 12 guests).
- Reciprocal admission privileges to more than 100 maritime museums across the United States, Canada, and Bermuda.
- Annual subscription to Sea History magazine.
- Two SBMM embroidered baseball caps.
Navigators Circle ~ $1000 & Above
- One-year family Crew membership.
- Free admission for family and friends to monthly lectures, Curated Cocktails events, and film screenings.
- Reciprocal admission to more than 100 maritime museums in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda.
- Learn more about joining the Navigators Circle.
All membership benefit levels include invitations to special SBMM members-only events; special rates for the Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series; a congruent membership to Santa Barbara Trust for Historical Preservation; and up to 20 percent discount at participating harbor businesses including Santa Barbara Landing services such as Condor Express, Coral Sea, and Stardust; Sunset Kidd; Bluewater Hunter Dive Shop, plus special rates on dive certifications; Santa Barbara Fish Market; I Bike Santa Barbara tours; and Paddle Sports Center.
Gift Memberships
Give a gift membership and share all SBMM has to offer! From engaging exhibitions to fun events, members get to experience maritime culture - all without leaving the harbor.
Corporate Memberships
When you become a corporate member at SBMM, you begin a partnership that gives your organization exciting benefits and opportunities. Membership levels provide a variety of options for both employee and company engagement - all while supporting the museum.
SBMM participates in the Museums for All program, offering discounted admission pricing to anyone presenting an EBT card, SNAP benefits, or receiving food assistance in the United States. All individuals in the same group can receive the Museums for All discount by showing an EBT card when entering the museum. The museum also provides a discounted annual Crew membership that can be purchased for $20 by showing an EBT card at the museum kiosk.
For assistance with becoming a member, renewing a membership, or giving a gift membership, please contact SBMM Director of Development Emily Duncan at (805) 456-8744 or by emailing eduncan@sbmm.org.