MEMBERSHIP
Become Part of SBMM's Success Story
Join as a member and help preserve 13,000 years of Santa Barbara maritime history while enjoying unlimited museum visits, guest passes, and members-only events all year long.
Our members provide foundational support, allowing the museum to offer diverse educational opportunities and showcase exciting exhibitions - all while highlighting 13,000 years of local maritime history. Please consider becoming a member at one of the levels below.
First Mate
Individual
$70
/ year
✓ Unlimited Museum Visits for one person
✓ One guest pass (admits two)
Student rate: $40 - Senior (65+) rate: $50
Crew
Family Starter
$85
/ year
✓ Unlimited Museum Visits for two adults + youth under 18
✓ Two guest passes (admits four)
Discounted Crew membership available for $20 with EBT card
Seafarer
Best Value
$175
/ year
Everything in Crew, plus:
✓ Free admission with up to two guests each visit
✓ Three guest passes (admits six)
✓ Reciprocal access to 100+ maritime museums
✓ Annual subscription to Sea History Magazine
Mariner
Enhanced Family
$300
/ year
Everything in Seafarer, plus:
✓ Free admission with up to four guests each visit
✓ Four guest passes (admits eight)
✓ SBMM embroidered baseball cap
Captain
Premier Family
$500
/ year
Everything in Mariner, plus:
✓ Free admission with up to six guests per visit
✓ Six guest passes (admits twelve)
✓ Two SBMM embroidered baseball caps
Navigators Circle
Patron Society
$1,000+
/ year
✓ Unlimited admission for family and friends (up to four)
✓ Free admission to the Distinguished Speaker Series (+4 guests)
✓ Free admission to Curated Cocktails events (+2 guests)
✓ Reciprocal access to 100+ maritime museums
...and more exclusive patron benefits
Every Membership Includes
Members-Only Events
Invitations to special SBMM gatherings all year
Speaker Series Rates
Special pricing for the Martime Distinguished Speaker Series
20% Partner Discounts
Condor Express, Sunset Kidd, SB Sailing Center & other harbor businesses
$25 Off Get Hooked Seafood
Savings on Get Hooked Seafood's Community Supported Fishery
Gift Memberships
Give a gift membership and share all SBMM has to offer! From engaging exhibitions to fun events, members experience maritime culture without leaving the harbor.
Corporate Memberships
Become a corporate member and begin a partnership that gives your organization exciting benefits and opportunities for both employee and company engagement.
SBMM offers discounted admission to anyone presenting an EBT card, SNAP benefits, or receiving food assistance in the United States. The discount extends to everyone in the same group.
A discounted annual Crew membership is also available 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.