Annual Campaign Contribution!

Click HERE to contribute to our Annual Campaign. Contribute $50 or more and receive a complimentary 13"x19" color print of "The Old Coast Guard Station" by artist Rick Romano, suitable for framing.

Membership & Giving

WHY should you support...

THE OLD COAST GUARD STATION?

This is your invitation to help us ...

Preserve Our Maritime Heritage

Letter for support
Museum Fact Sheet

The Old Coast Guard Station is a private non-profit museum operating without state or federal funding. in addition to grants, support from the City of Virginia Beach, and proceeds from gift shop sales, we rely on the generosity of individuals, companies, foundations, and the community to be able to fulfill our mission of honoring and preserving the maritime heritage of Virginia Beach.

Your contribution supports:

• General Museum Operations
• Educational Programs
• New Exhibits and Displays
• Continuing Research
• Artifact Conservation and Preservation

There are many ways to give to the Old Coast Guard Station, with many benefits and privileges available to you in thanks for your generosity. We appreciate unrestricted gifts that allow us to apply funds to areas needing the most support, as well as gifts designated to support one of the museum's many projects.

• Donation - your contribution will be used for general operations funds or you may designate funds for a specific project or use. Click here to donate or mail your check to the museum.
• Membership - select your level of annual membership support and receive benefits such as complimentary admission and a discount on purchases in our museum store. Membership Levels and Membership Form or click here to become a member.
• Sponsorship - be recognized for your support of a museum event, program, or exhibit. Pig & Oyster Fest Sponsorship Levels and Registration Form.

Please contact the museum at 757.422.1587 if you would like to speak with someone about investing in the Old Coast Guard Station with an endowment gift.

Your donation to The Old Coast Guard Station, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is tax deductible.

Museum Membership Features & Benefits

All memberships include:

• Complimentary or discounted admission to special events and programs
• Complimentary subscription to the museum newsletter, The Keeper
• Acknowledgement of support in museum newsletter and on museum website
• PLUS...

Individual $25.00

Senior Citizen $15.00 (ages 60 and up)

• 1 membership card with unlimited free admission to the galleries
• 2 free guest admissions for family and friends
• 10% discount in the museum gift shop*

Family $35.00

• 2 membership cards with unlimited free admission to the galleries
• 2 free guest admissions for family and friends
• 10% discount in the museum gift shop*

Associate $50.00

• 2 membership cards with unlimited free admission to the galleries
• 4 free guest admissions for family and friends
• 15% discount in the museum gift shop*

Friend $100.00

• 3 membership cards with unlimited free admission to the galleries
• 5 free guest admissions for family and friends
• 15% discount in the museum gift shop*

Bronze Circle $250.00

• 5 membership cards with unlimited free admission to the galleries
• 5 free guest admissions for family and friends
• 20% discount in the museum gift shop*
• Discount off rental of museum for your private event**

Silver Circle $500.00

• 10 membership cards with unlimited free admission to the galleries
• 10 free guest admissions for family and friends
• 20% discount in the museum gift shop*
• Discount off rental of museum for your private event**
• 2 complimentary tickets to annual fund-raiser event

Gold Circle $1000.00

• 15 membership cards with unlimited free admission to the galleries
• 15 free guest admissions for family and friends
• 20% discount in the museum gift shop*
• Discount off rental of museum for your private event**
• 1 complimentary use of museum for your private event**
• 2 complimentary tickets to annual fund-raiser event

* Museum Store discount includes all items except consignment and fund-raising items.

** Certain limitations apply, cost of permits and catering not included.