Join Steamboat Era Museum

In 1998 a small group of Irvington residents met to discuss the possibility of building a museum to tell the story of the Steamboat Era in Irvington.

Little did they dream that 20 years later the Steamboat Era Museum would become the nation's leading institution telling the story of the Steamboat Era in the Chesapeake Bay

Our founders always hoped that the Potomac Pilothouse would become the centerpiece of the museum. Their dream of restoring the Pilothouse is now a reality. It was installed in May of 2019.

Our museum founders had a dream, and our members have helped make that dream a reality. 

Your membership underwrites not only visionary projects but the day-to-day operation of the museum and will help us meet the challenges ahead.

Won't you please join our mission to preserve the story of the Steamboat Era by becoming a member of the museum?

We appreciate your support, and our gratitude is without measure. Thank you.

All Members Receive

  • Free admission to the museum
  • Advanced notifications of special events and programs
  • Advance ticket sales for the Irvington Crab Festival
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and social events
  • Listing in the Annual Report

Membership Levels

President of the Line - $1,000

• Eight one-time guest passes
• ROAM* and CAMM** membership
• $40 Museum Shop gift certificate
• 4 tickets to Irvington Crab Festival
• 20% discount in museum shop

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Captain - $500

• Six one-time guest passes
• ROAM* and CAMM** membership
• $20 Museum Shop gift certificate
• 2 tickets to Irvington Crab Festival
• 20% discount in museum shop

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Engineer - $250

• Four one-time guest passes
• ROAM* and CAMM** membership
• 20% discount in museum shop

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Purser - $125

• Two one-time guest passes
• ROAM* and CAMM** membership
• 10% discount in museum shop

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Steward - $50

• Two one-time guest passes
• 10% discount in museum shop

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For memberships at the Purser level or above, you will be enrolled in ROAM* and CAMM*

* ROAM entitles you to free admission for two and other benefits, at many museums around the country. For more information visit:
sites.google.com/site/roammuseums/home/list-of-roam-museums

 

** CAMM entitles you to free admission for two to many Maritime museums. For more information visit:
councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/member-directory/

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