The Legacy of the Lowcountry Starts With You
The Lowcountry is a place unlike any other — where ancient live oaks stretch toward the sky, marshes rise and fall with the tides, and centuries of stories continue to shape our community.
At the Coastal Discovery Museum that legacy is preserved and shared every day.
When you become a member, you help protect the landscapes, history, art, and cultural traditions that make this region so extraordinary.
Membership is more than a benefit — it is stewardship of the Lowcountry we love.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
JOIN TODAY
BE PART OF THE LEGACY
Every day, the Coastal Discovery Museum’s grounds, gardens, and programs bring the Lowcountry’s natural beauty and cultural heritage to life. But none of it happens without the support of members.
When you join today, you’ll help:
- Protect 70 acres of historic landscape and native habitat
- Provide hands-on education for thousands of students
- Preserve the stories, traditions, art, and history of the Lowcountry
- Keep the Museum open, accessible, and inspiring for all
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
MAKES AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Whether you visit often, bring friends and family, or simply believe in protecting the Lowcountry’s heritage, your membership helps ensure this remarkable place continues to thrive.
Membership Benefits 2026 -2027
All members receive:
- Invitations to members-only seasonal programs and events
- Boat tours, camellia tour & waxing, tea exploration, holiday shop & sip
- Invitations to exhibit openings
- Advanced notice of upcoming events and lectures
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Membership card & decal
Supporting Member $100
- 10% discount on items in the Museum Gift Shop (excludes consignment items)
- 4 passes to educational programs, including:
- Camellia Talk & Tour (winter)
- Civil War Era Lecture (Sept – May)
- Critter Meet & Greet (summer)
- Director’s Walk (Sept – May)
- Discovery Lecture Series (Sept – May)
- Explore Honey Horn (year-round)
- Island Story (Sept – May)
- Life Under the Sea (summer)
- Salt Marsh Discovery (Sept – May)
Smithsonian-Level Member $250
All supporting-level membership benefits, as well as:
- 6 passes to education programs listed under the supporting level
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership benefits:
- Smithsonian magazine (one-year subscription)
- Personalized Smithsonian Affiliate membership card
- 10% discount at Smithsonian stores
- Free admission to the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, NYC
- 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Reciprocal admission/discount benefits at participating Smithsonian Affiliates
Patron-Level Member $500
All Smithsonian-level membership benefits, as well as:
- 10% discount on select Discovery Night Programs
- Sea Turtle Adopt-A-Nest certificate for you or to give as a gift
- Private education program or tour for up 10 people; chosen from the supporting-level list
Discovery-Level Member $1,000
All patron-level member benefits, as well as:
- 25% discount on all non-consignment items in the Museum Gift Shop
- 10% discount on property rental for personal use of member or immediate family (based on availability)
WHY MEMBERSHIP
MATTERS
Each membership directly supports the museum’s mission to preserve and interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the Lowcountry.
Because of members like you, the museum is able to:
Preserve Special Places
Care for 70 acres of historic grounds, gardens, and protected natural habitat.
Educate Future Generations
Provide hands-on learning experiences for thousands of students each year.
Protect Native Landscapes
Maintain gardens and landscapes that celebrate the region’s unique environment.
Share the Stories of the Lowcountry
Present programs, exhibitions, and events that connect our community to its history, art, and culture.
Together, members ensure that this remarkable place can inspire generations to come.
A Place for Discovery & Inspiration
With your contribution, the Coastal Discovery Museum can remain a place to celebrate the wonders of the Lowcountry and inspire a lifelong love for nature, history, art, and culture.
Protect the Legacy. Preserve the Lowcountry.