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Your membership begins as soon as the transaction is completed and can be used immediately. Members do not need to have their member card in hand to visit the museum or register for events, cruises, or programs.

    • FREE admission to the museum

    • Access to databases such as Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com in the Nathan R. Lipfert Research Library

    • 10% discount in the museum store

    • The Rhumb Line newsletter and e-newsletter subscriptions

    • Members’ rates for events, programs, lectures & classes

    • Priority registration for Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

  • All of the above benefits, plus:

    • FREE general admission for two additional guests

    • Guests receive members rate on cruises and trolley tours

    • Opportunity to rent museum facilities for weddings and other functions

    • Membership in the Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) and North American Reciprocal Membership (NARM) Association, with free or discounted admission to more than a thousand museums around the world

  • All of the above benefits, plus:

    • FREE general admission for three additional guests

    • Five FREE one-hour Lighthouse & Nature Cruise tickets (subject to availability—call to redeem)

  • All of the above benefits, plus:

    • FREE general admission for four additional guests

    • Copy of Maine and the Sea: 50 Years of Collecting at Maine Maritime Museum or Re|Sounding: Recovering Maine’s Undertold Maritime History (call to order)

  • All of the above benefits, plus:

    • FREE general admission for six additional guests

    • A private, personalized tour of the collections or an exhibition with Curatorial staff

    • 25% discount on a two-hour Merrymeeting charter for up to 50 guests

    • Special communications and invitations to private events from the Executive Director


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ALL YOU CAN CRUISE (TITLE)

For the museum member looking to get out on the water more this summer—introducing All You Can Cruise, our new cruise season pass!

Let us be your captain for summer fun, including trips to Burnt Island, our daily 1-hour cruises, the combination trolley and boat tour dedicated to the history of Bath Iron Works, and cruises for our littlest visitors. Perfect for entertaining out-of-town guests and friends from further afield. Don’t sleep on this new opportunity—there is a limited supply!

PURCHASE TODAY!
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All You Can Cruise Details & Exclusions

  • Unlimited cruises during the 2026 season from May 16–October 25

  • Available to current museum members ages 18+

  • Exclusions apply—Oyster Tasting Cruises, Fireworks Cruise, and private charters or groups cruises are not eligible, but all our other cruises are!

  • Blackout dates: Friday, July 10; Friday, July 17; Saturday, July 18

  • Member must be present on the cruise for discount to apply

  • Subject to ticket availability; advance reservations are encouraged but not required

  • Excessive cancellations, repeated no-shows, or unsafe conduct on board may result in suspension or revocation of a season pass

  • Full terms and conditions are available online.

When purchasing your season pass, please use today’s date.

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Even more member benefits added…

Early registration for summer camp
Expedited entry at Pints on the Pier
Member-only exhibit preview days
Limited-time additional discounts on cruises & shopping