Partner with a Purpose
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort exists through state support. Its reach and impact are strengthened through community partnership.
When your business becomes a Friend, you invest in education, preservation, and the maritime traditions that shape North Carolina’s coast and economy. From hands-on school programs to exhibits that tell stories spanning more than 300 years, your membership helps expand community access, enhance visitor experiences, and sustain a cultural asset that welcomes more than 150,000 guests annually.
This is more than a listing — it’s leadership.
Why Business Membership Matters
- Expand educational programs serving thousands of students
- Strengthen exhibits and preservation initiatives
- Increase community outreach and accessibility
- Elevate regional heritage tourism
- Sustain a trusted cultural institution entering its 50th year
When you join, your business aligns with a mission rooted in history, education, and coastal stewardship.
Business Membership Levels
Choose the level that best fits your business and your commitment to preserving and sharing North Carolina’s maritime heritage.
JIB
$100
Tax Deductible: $85
Includes benefits for up to 2 team members, plus:
- Text listing on website with link
- Social media acknowledgement
- Welcome spotlight on Friends social media
MAIN SAIL
$250
Tax Deductible: $215
Includes benefits for up to 4 team members, plus everything in JIB and:
- Logo listing on website with link
- Recognition on the Digital Donor Display in the Museum lobby
- Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) reciprocal admission card for free or discounted admission to 40+ maritime museums nationwide
SPINNAKER
$500
Tax Deductible: $430
Includes all MAIN SAIL benefits, plus:
- Business link featured in quarterly e-newsletter (5,000+ distribution)
- 5% discount on facility rentals (Auditorium, Library, Lobby, Watercraft Center, Harborside Park Deck & Gallants Channel)
FLAGSHIP
$1,500
Tax Deductible: Approximately $1,250
Our premier business membership — designed for organizations ready to lead and deepen their impact.
Includes benefits for up to 8 team members, plus everything above:
- Featured Business Spotlight with dedicated social media feature and newsletter highlight annually
- Premium logo placement on website and Digital Donor Display
- Recognition at one major Friends event (such as Wooden Boat Show program, signage, or announcement)
- Private behind-the-scenes museum experience, group program, or dockside experience for your team or clients
- Early access to sponsorship opportunities before public release
- Priority consideration for event partnerships
Support the Friends
Use the secure form below to complete your membership, renewal, donation, or selected enhancement.