Be part of something bigger—join a community that’s preserving and celebrating the rich history of the Great Lakes. As a member of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, you fuel groundbreaking exhibits, hands-on experiences, and visionary efforts to become the gathering place for important conversations about our region. Dive in and help shape the future of Great Lakes storytelling!
Membership Levels
A membership to the National Museum of the Great Lakes makes the perfect gift—offering year-round access to unforgettable stories, immersive exhibits, and exclusive member experiences. It’s a meaningful way to share Great Lakes history while supporting a museum that brings it to life.
Museum Level
Museum Level Memberships include the following benefits:
- Unlimited admission to the museum
- Unlimited admission to Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio (May-Oct)
- Chadburn print newsletter subscription
- 10% Museum Store discount
- Discount on museum fee-based programs
Inland Seas Level
Inland Seas Level Memberships also include the following benefits:
- All Museum Level Membership Benefits
- 1-year subscription to the Inland Seas® Journal
Inland Seas Society Level
Inland Seas Society Level Memberships also include the following benefits:
- All Museum and Inland Seas Level Benefits
- CAMM reciprocal admission to participating museums (museum list here)
- 2 Museum guest passes annually
- Annual Inland Seas® recognition
- Contributing$125All above perks.
- Benefactor$250All above perks, plus discounted rental fees, inclusion in V.I.P. events, guided tour for up to 4.
- Patron$500All above and Benefactor perks above, plus one overnight dock rental at the Skyway Marina and recognition at the Museum.
- THE ADMIRAL SOCIETYA leadership-level membership providing exclusive opportunities to impact museum curation and programming. Click for more details.
You can also join or purchase gift memberships by contacting our membership office – 419-214-5000 x 204 or membership@nmgl.org.
Give the Gift of Membership
Explore the Depths with an Inland Seas Membership
Experience the riveting stories within our award winning quarterly journal, Inland Seas®, delivered straight to your doorstep by upgrading to an Inland Seas Membership. Published since 1944, enjoy the full array of museum membership perks while unlocking the rich tapestry of Great Lakes history, featuring original research, firsthand narratives, archaeological explorations, and engaging storytelling.
Membership Benefit Comparison Chart
