Preserve the Stories That Make LBI Home
From childhood summers and family traditions to the people and places that shaped our island, your membership helps keep Long Beach Island's history alive for generations to come.
50
Years
Celebrating 50 Years of
Preserving LBI History
As we celebrate the museum's 50 anniversary, your membership ensures the next 50 years of perservation, storytelling and community connection.
1976 - 2026
$1.3 MILLION
PRESERVATION PLAN
UNDERWAY
Help us meet critical restoration needs over the next 5 years.
Why Your
Membership Matters
Long Beach Island is more than beaches and summer vacation - it's generations of stories, traditions, families and community connections.
The museum preserves those stories through exhibits,
educational programs, oral histories, walking tours, children's activities and the ongoing preservation of our historic 1882 building.
When you become a member, you help ensure that future generations can experience and understand the rich history that shaped this island and continues to define it today.
Every artifact has a story. Every story connects us.
Your Membership Helps Preserve
Family traditions passed down through generations
The stories of people who built Long Beach Island
Historic photographs, artifacts and oral histories
Educational programs for children and families
A welcoming place where history and community connect
One of LBI's most iconic historic buildings
People Become Members Because They:
Love Long Beach Island
Want to give back to the community
Believe local history matters
Want future generations to understand LBI's heritage
Enjoy being a part of a passionate community
Value preserving places that make the island unique
Your Membership Supports:
Preservation of our historic 1882 building
New and expanded exhibits
Community lectures and educational programs
Children's S.T.E.A.M. experiences
Oral history preservation projects
Preservation efforts identified in our $1.3 million plan
Join Us in Preserving the Stories of Long Beach Island
Membership is more than admission benefits - it's a commitment to preserving the history, memories and community spirit that makes Long Beach Island special.