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 ~ $60
- Unlimited museum visits for one person.
- One guest pass (good for two people).
- Students and seniors (65+) may join this level at a $45 rate.
Crew ~ $75
- Unlimited museum visits for two adults and youth under 18 years-old.
- Two guest passes (good for four people).
Seafarer ~ $150
- 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 ~ $250
- 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.
- And more!
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. Call (805) 962-8404 to purchase a gift membership today.
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.
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.