Newport Harbor Nautical Museum ExplorOcean Home

In the Balboa Fun Zone

600 East Bay Avenue

Newport Beach, CA 92661

(949) 675-8915

Join the NHNM today!

Join the NHNM

Everyday, the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum strives to be a strong asset among the community’s cultural destinations –- it provides our members and friends with an opportunity to connect with others who love the sea, and share in meaningful and enriching experiences.

Your membership support helps us fulfill this vital role and we want to thank you for the part you play in this important endeavor. As you know, in addition to a sense of community with the Museum, there are other benefits to your membership that include: unlimited free admission to the Museum, our newsletter “The Semaphore”, advance invitations to our Waterman Lecture Series, invitations to all special events, programs, and more!

Membership Categories and Benefits

At the end of this page is an updated chart of our membership categories - following the tables showing the benefits of the new NHNM Membership Rewards Card.  As of January 1, 2011, the Membership Rewards Card is available to ALL membership levels and entitles you to exclusive offers and valuable discounts from participating vendors.

Join Online!

You may us our secure shoping cart to become become an NHNM member online.

Download Membership Application

If you prefer, you can download our Membership Application.

General Membership & Reward Card Benefits:

Streamliner Diner

Show your NHNM Membership card to receive 1 free regular fountain drink with each meal purchase at Streamliner Diner, the Museum's newest courtyard restaurant.

Sweet Tooth Show your NHNM Membership card to receive 20% off your next purchase at Sweet Tooth ice cream shop (formerly Cold Stone Creamery) located here in the Museum courtyard.
SOCALPAPA

10% Off Any Artwork Purchase

The Gallery – SOCALPAPA

Present your Membership Rewards Card at The Gallery – SOCALPAPA to receive 10% off any artwork purchases.  The Gallery – SOCALPAPA features the work of local artists who are members of the Southern California Plein Air Painters Association as well as members of the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum.  Designed as a permanent home to showcase their members’ work, the new space is in partnership with the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and is housed within the Museum’s Fun Zone boardwalk location (near the corner of the boardwalk and Washington Avenue).  The Gallery – SOCALPAPA is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information on SOCALPAPA, visit their website at www.socalpapa.com.  

Fun Zone rides

Fun Zone

5 Free Ride Tickets for the
Carousel or Ferris Wheel
through Fun Zone Rides

While visiting the Museum, take a spin on the Carousel or Ferris Wheel and enjoy breathtaking views of the harbor and surrounding Balboa Village and Balboa Island. Tickets are valid for 1 year from the date you become a member or renew your membership. Fun Zone Rides are open Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 6 pm, Friday from 11 am to 9 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm (Closed Tuesdays during off-season. Hours may change due to weather and business).

600 East Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92661-1347
(949) 673-0408
www.thebalboafunzone.com

Fun Zone Arcade

Big Bass

1 Free Spin per Month
on the Big Bass Wheel at the
Fun Zone Arcade

Win up to 1000 Free Tickets per Spin!

After touring our galleries, stop monthly for a free spin on the Big Bass Wheel to win free tickets you can redeem for cool prizes at the Arcade! The Fun Zone Arcade is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 6pm, Friday from 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 10am to 10pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm (Closed Tuesdays during the off-season. Hours are subject to change).

600 East Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, CA  92661-1347
(949) 903-1585

Marina Boat Rentals

Up to 20% Off On Boat Rentals

Whether you’re looking to see the beautiful homes and yachts of the harbor, or checking out the stunning OC coastline, Newport’s largest boat rental fleet is located right here at the museum waterfront.  At Marina Boat Rentals, you can choose from eight types of power, electric or sail watercraft and enjoy a 20% discount on all your weekday rentals and 10% off all weekend/holiday rentals.  They’re open year-round, seven days a week.  For reservations, call (949) 673-3372 or visit their website at www.newportbeachboatrentals.com.  

Rock-N-Bounce

5 FREE Jumps &
25% Off Your Next Bungee Party

NHNM Membership Rewards cardholders, present your discount card at the rock n bounce Balboa Boardwalk location to receive 5 FREE JUMPS and also $25 off your next bungee party booking. Visit their website www.rocknbounce.com for more information.

With your membership of $250 and above...
Waterman Lecture Passes

...you will receive 6 guest passes to our
Waterman Lecture Series to share with your friends.

With your membership of $500 and above...
Whale Watching

...you will receive 2 coupons for
“Buy One Get One Free” Whale Watching tickets from Newport Landing.

 

Membership Categories and Benefits

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP:

Student Individual
Annual Dues: $20

Available to individual students with valid current school identification card

Senior Individual
Annual Dues: $30

Available to individual adults age 60 and older

Senior Couple
Annual Dues: $35

Available to up to 2 adults (same household) age 60 and older

Individual
Annual Dues:  $40

Available to individual adult age 18 to 59

Couple
Annual Dues: $50

Available to up to 2 adults (same household) age 18 to 59

General Membership Benefits:

  • Unlimited free general admission
  • Invitations to Museum events and lectures
  • Discounts on selected Museum programs
  • A subscription to our newsletter, The Semaphore, and other Museum member correspondence
  • FREE admission to the Waterman Lecture Series
  • The NHNM Membership Rewards card which affords you discounts from selected local vendors
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP:

Family
Annual Dues: $100

Available to up to two named adult cardholders and their children or grandchildren

Family membership includes all of the general membership benefits plus:

  • Discounts on booking a private Sea Tales birthday party including touch tank, story time, crafts, songs and more – call (949) 675-8915 and ask for Lauren Nichols for more information and pricing.
STEWARD LEVELS:

First Mate
Annual Dues:  $250

Available to up to two named adult cardholders and their children or grandchildren

First Mate membership includes all of the general and family membership benefits plus:

  • 6 guest passes for your friends to join you at the Waterman Lecture Series

Sternwheeler
Annual Dues:  $500

Available to up to two named adult cardholders and their children or grandchildren

Sternwheeler membership includes all of the general, family and First Mate membership benefits plus:

  • A coupon to purchase “buy one, get one free” whale watching tickets through Newport Landing
LIGHTHOUSE CIRCLE

Lighthouse Circle
Annual Dues:  $1000 +

Available to up to two named adult cardholders and their children or grandchildren

Lighthouse Circle membership includes all of the general, family, First Mate and Sternwheeler membership benefits plus:

  • Invitations to exclusive events and information on the direction of the new Museum.