Membership
Membership in the museum provides several benefits to members, including discounts in the museum shop and invitations to special functions. The museum benefits from having a loyal group of members whose financial support and continuing interest helps ensure the future of the museum.
Membership Categories and Benefits
All of the membership categories include the following benefits:
Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
10% discount in museum shop
Discounted rates for programs
If you become a new member or increase your membership level between now and June 30, 2026, your contribution will be matched $2 to $1 as part of the Diamond Matching Program, an initiative of the Staten Island Foundation!
Discounted - $25
Discounted memberships are available to seniors, students, educators, and people self-identifying as having a disability.
The Anchor - $40
(Individual membership)
The Rigging - $75
(Family membership)
Individual membership benefits are extended to another adult and up to 5 children under 18 years old.
The Sail - $250
Individual membership benefits are extended to another adult and up to 5 children under 18 years old.
The Mast - $500
Private Guided Tour of museum by the Executive Director
Individual membership benefits are extended to another adult and up to 5 children under 18 years old.
The Rowboat Society - $1000
Private Guided Tour of museum by the Executive Director
Individual membership benefits are extended to another adult and up to 5 children under 18 years old.
The Crow’s Nest - $5000
Complimentary company membership for 1 year.
Private Guided Tour of museum by the Executive Director
Individual membership benefits are extended to another adult and up to 5 children under 18 years old.
Anchor - $50*
(teen membership)
Free admission for one to the museum
Digital Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
10% discount in the museum shop
Discounted rates for programs
Outer Jib - $125
(family membership)
Free admission for two adults and 3 children +2 adult + 3 child guest passes*
Digital Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
10% discount in the museum shop
Admission to member previews
Discounted rates for programs
Hulls and Hulks book (a $75 value)
The Terrible Captain Jack book (a $15 value)
Anchor - $50*
(Individual membership)
Free admission for one to the museum
Digital Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
10% discount in the museum shop
Admission to member previews
Discounted rates for programs
*Discounted memberships are available to seniors, students, veterans, educators, and people self-identifying as having a disability. Please email for details.
Mainsail - $250
Free admission for two adults and 3 children to the museum +4 guest passes*
Private Guided Tour of the museum
Free admission to artist talks
Digital Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
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10% discount in the museum shop
Admission to member previews
Discounted rates for programs
Hulls and Hulks book (a $75 value)
Rigging - $100
(dual membership)
Free admission for two adults to the museum +2 guest passes*
Digital Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
10% discount in the museum shop
Admission to member previews
Discounted rates for programs
Hulls and Hulks book (a $75 value)
Mast - $500
Free admission for two adults and 3 children to the museum +4 guest passes*
Private Guided Tour of the museum by the Executive Director for 6 adults
Free admission to artist talks
Print Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
Name in Hold Fast!
10% discount in the museum shop
Admission to member previews
Discounted rates for programs
Hulls and Hulks book (a $75 value)
Wooden replica of the Houseboat Studio by Jeff ?????? (a $75 value)
The Crow’s Nest - $1000
Free admission for two adults and 3 children to the museum +4 guest passes*
Private Guided Tour of the museum by the Executive Director for 6 adults
Free admission to artist talks
Print Subscription to Hold Fast! Newsletter
Name in Hold Fast!
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10% discount in the museum shop
Admission to member previews
Discounted rates for programs
Hulls and Hulks book (a $75 value)
Wooden replica of the Houseboat Studio by artisan woodworker, Jeff ?????? (a $75 value)