Support Us

Make a Donation

As a nonprofit organization, the Museum of Chincoteague Island relies on donations to bring history to life, offer educational programs and serve the local community in many ways. Please contribute today to show your support for the Museum of Chincoteague Island. Your donation will have an immediate impact. 

 $25 - Keeps the lights on for a day 

 $50 – Enables expansion of Life History project 

 $100 – Covers cost of one Tuesday Night Lecture 

 $250 - Helps preserve and protect Misty or other artifacts 

 $500 – Creates a new exhibit to educate the public 

 $1,000 – Champions free access for programs and classes for local school-age children 

 Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Museum of Chincoteague Island’s Federal ID # 540899483

Become a Member

Membership with the Museum of Chincoteague Island offers the opportunity to view compelling exhibits, participate in stimulating programs, and be part of a community that is passionate about the history and culture of Chincoteague Island. Join now! Members get a variety of benefits for joining, such as free admission to the Museum and a 10% discount in the gift shop... and more!

Our Endowment Fund 

Our endowment fund is money set aside and invested to earn revenue. Investment returns that are generated are then used to fund the operations of the Museum and further grow the endowment. The Museum celebrates the people, culture, and heritage of the Island and donations to our endowment fund aid us in continuing that mission by sustaining the Museum for years to come. 

Gifts to the Endowment are a great way to memorialize a lost loved one or to honor someone for an anniversary or other accomplishment.

Object Loans & Donations 

Do you have an artifact you’d like to see preserved? Another way to help preserve the history of Chincoteague Island is by donating or lending items of historical significance to the Museum’s collection. Donations of objects and artifacts are acknowledged in writing for tax purposes.

Please keep in mind that only objects that have to do with Chincoteague and Assateague Islands history will be accepted into the collection. Items are vetted by Curator and Board of Directors before being accepted.

Sponsor an Exhibit

Did you know that you can sponsor one of the exhibits in the Museum of Chincoteague Island? Annual exhibit sponsorships range from $250.00-$1000.00 depending on the size of the exhibit.

Sponsors’ contributions are recognized on a plaque, displayed prominently within the exhibit. Pick out your favorite exhibit and let us know if you’d like to be a sponsor next year! Individual, family, organization, and business sponsorships are all welcome!

Volunteer

The Museum of Chincoteague Island relies on the support of dedicated volunteers to help us preserve and share the rich history of the area. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available, from working at the front desk and in the office, to assisting with construction projects or serving as guest lecturers. Our volunteers enjoy the comradery that comes from working together towards a common goal, and we value the contributions they make to the museum.

Join Our Board

The Museum of Chincoteague Island is seeking volunteer leaders to join its Board of Directors.

Board members are actively involved in organizational governance, and are expected to attend monthly meetings, participate in at least two board committees, and make a personal financial contribution each year, commensurate with one’s capacity and ability. We welcome a variety of skills, connections, and expertise.