corporate membership

Corporate Membership at the Seaport

As a corporate member, your company will enjoy a suite of benefits and unique recognition opportunities at the Independence Seaport Museum. Corporate members provide essential support for our mission to discover Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections through our Museum, National Historic Landmark ships, and hands-on education programs. In return, we’re delighted to offer admission benefits for your employees, recognition at the Museum, and access to our popular event spaces along the Delaware River— perfect for one-of-a-kind events and client engagement.

Learn more about all the benefits corporate membership offers below. We hope to see you at the Seaport!

Join or Renew Now:

By phone:
(215) 413-8617

Pay by credit card:
(215) 413-8617

Mail a check payable to:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(write membership in the memo)

Learn more about Corporate Membership:
Contact Caroline Phelps, Manager of Membership by email

ADMIRAL'S CIRCLE: $20,000

  • Free admission for all employees
  • 100 Museum admission passes
  • 5 corporate membership cards (transferrable between employees)
  • 3 private ship tours
  • Company logo on a Paddle Penn’s Landing swan boat
  • One waived event rental fee for the Museum’s Ballroom (does not include alcohol, catering, cleaning, entertainment, and outside rentals)
  • Invitations to member events
  • Company name on Museum’s lobby digital donor board
  • Company name in annual report

Commodore's Circle: $10,000

  • 50 Museum admission passes
  • 4 corporate membership cards (transferrable between employees)
  • 2 private ship tours
  • Company logo on a Paddle Penn’s Landing swan boat
  • 50% discount on event rental fee for the Museum’s Ballroom (does not include alcohol, catering, cleaning, entertainment, and outside rentals)
  • Invitations to member events
  • Company name on Museum’s lobby digital donor board
  • Company name in annual report

 

Captain's Circle: $5,000

  • 25 Museum admission passes
  • 3 corporate membership cards (transferrable between employees)
  • 1 private ship tour
  • Company logo on a Paddle Penn’s Landing swan boat
  • 5% discount on event rental fee for the Museum’s Ballroom (does not include alcohol, catering, cleaning, entertainment, and outside rentals)
  • Invitations to member events
  • Company name on Museum’s lobby digital donor board
  • Company name in annual report

 

Commander's Circle: $2,500

  • 15 Museum admission passes
  • 2 corporate membership cards (transferrable between employees)
  • Ability to rent the Museum’s Ballroom
  • Invitations to member events
  • Company name on Museum’s lobby digital donor board
  • Company name in annual report

Ensign's Circle: $1,000

  • 10 Museum admission passes
  • 1 corporate membership card (transferrable between employees)
  • Ability to rent the Museum’s Ballroom
  • Invitations to member events
  • Company name on Museum’s lobby digital donor board
  • Company name in annual report

Because there is a partial exchange of services for these corporate memberships, they are not fully tax-deductible. 

The official registration and financial information of Independence Seaport Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID #23-1584971, may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999,  Registration does not imply endorsement.  Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.

visit the seaport museum

Immerse yourself in award-winning and interactive exhibits and climb aboard the oldest floating steel warship in the world on Cruiser Olympia and submerge yourself aboard the World War II-era Submarine Becuna.