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 four people.
- Ability to rent the museum for private events including the option to utilize the fourth floor, front patio, and Munger Theater (additional costs borne by host; subject to availability).
- Free admission to the Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series for up to four people.
- Free admission to the Curated Cocktails Summer Series for those listed on membership.
- 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 the benefits listed above.
- Unlimited admission for family and friends up to 10 people.
- Free admission to the Curated Cocktails Summer Series for up to four people.
- 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 the benefits listed above.
- 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 the benefits listed above.
- 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 the benefits listed above.
- Invitation to an afternoon sail aboard a private yacht.
$25,000+: Anchor
- All the benefits listed above.
- 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).
For questions about your Navigators Circle membership, please contact SBMM Development Director Emily Duncan at eduncan@sbmm.org or call (805) 456-8744.