As a Friend of The National Maritime Museum, you support us in preserving and expanding our collection. You also receive exclusive access to special events and activities.
As a Friend of The National Maritime Museum, you support us in preserving and expanding our collection. You also receive exclusive access to special events and activities.
Upon registration, Friends automatically become members of Vereeniging Nederlandsch Historisch Scheepvaart Museum, which supports the museum with acquisitions.
Membership options
Choose the membership level that suits you, from Friend (€75 per year for 2 people) to Compaen (€250 per year for 2 people), and more.
Friend | €75 per year for 2 people
As a Friend, you enjoy unlimited access to the museum together with a guest. You’ll receive invitations to special events such as lectures and previews, as well as two issues per year of our Zeemagazijn magazine and a scholarly publication about the collection.
Jonge Compaen | €75 for 2 people (under 35)
The Jonge Compaenen are our youngest ambassadors, up to the age of 35. As a Jonge Compaen, you receive all the privileges of a Friend and are invited to exclusive Jonge Compaenen events, including the annual summer gathering.
Compaen | € 250 per jaar voor 2 personen
As a Compaen, you receive all the privileges of a Friend and are invited to one or two special events each year.
Fellowships Circle | €250 per year for 2 people
As a member of the Fellowships Circle, you receive all the privileges of a Friend and specifically support the museum's fellows.
Nautical Circle | €1000 per year for 2 people
As a member of the Nautical Circle, you receive all the privileges of a Friend and are invited to exclusive Nautical Circle gatherings.
Collection Circle | €1000 per year for 2 people
As a member of the Collection Circle, you receive all the privileges of a Friend and are invited to exclusive Collection Circle gatherings.
As a Friend, you are invited to these activities
| Friday, January 10 | New Year’s Reception – all members |
| Friday, February 28 | Fellowships Afternoon – all members |
| March | Speed tours with fellows & curators – all members |
| Tuesday, April 15 | Dinner – Nautical Circle members |
| Wednesday, May 7 | General Members Meeting |
| Friday, June 27 | Fleet Review |
| Friday, July 11 | Summer Event – Jonge Compaenen |
| Wednesday, August 20 to Sunday, August 24 | Sail '25 |
| September | Visit to Unseen – Young Compaenen |
| Saturday, September 27 | Ship Model Exhibition – all members |
| Thursday, October 9 | Opening Autumn Exhibition: Oceanista – by invitation |
| October | Fellowships Circle Gathering |
| Saturday, November 1 | Museumnacht - Jonge Compaenen |
| November | Museum Symposium – all members |
*As a Friend, you will automatically receive invitations to all relevant events.