For nearly 80 years, Naval Special Warfare has directly impacted our freedom and influenced the course of our nation’s history. Though a small, select group, Navy SEALs have helped write our country’s fundamental history and continue to do so today.
Since 1985 on the original training grounds of World War II’s Frogman, The National Navy SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce, Florida has preserved the history and heritage of Navy SEALs and their predecessors.
We are relying on the entire country to help us build on this legacy with a second museum in the city that is headquarters to Naval Special Warfare Command and home to every aspiring SEAL candidate.
More than a museum, the Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego is an inspirational legacy for the entire nation. The Museum will present educational and emotional content designed to light a fire of contagious patriotism, ignite excitement in a new generation of Americans, and expand career opportunities for young people seeking a higher purpose.
The Navy SEAL Museum presents an extraordinary opportunity to bring a new world-class destination to the country, inviting visitors of all ages and backgrounds into the world of the Navy SEALs, a world that has been cloaked with mystery for decades.
“How often in life can you invest in the future of your city by honoring those who heroically defend our freedom in a new museum and visitor destination that will inspire future generations? The Navy SEAL Museum truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accomplish exactly that, in the heart of a region so proud of its military history. I am honored to be a part of the team that will accomplish this vision”
– Kip Howard, Founder and President, Allegis Development Member,
Board of Directors, Navy SEAL Museum
Premier Exhibition Gallery – Level 2
Legacy Investment
$5,000,000
Your Legacy Investment provides an exceptional opportunity for maximum exposure. This high traffic Exhibition Gallery features inspiring Navy SEAL stories and the most significant and riveting missions chronologically over decades of Naval Special Warfare history.
Themed Retail Space
Founders Circle Investment
$1,000,000
Your Founders Circle Investment will stand out in the popular Navy SEAL retail store. Exposure both on-site and online will be outstanding as people from around the globe shop for sought-after Navy SEAL Museum apparel and gifts.
Parachute Landing Stairwell – Level 2
Trident Member Investment
$500,000
Your Trident Member Investment will be most remembered as visitors see for themselves what it’s like to jump out of a plane as a Navy SEAL in full gear. This offers excellent exposure and is sure to “Wow.”
Beach Landing Staircase – Mid-Level 1 and 2
Trident Member Investment
$500,000
Your Trident Member Investment puts visitors front and center of a life-sized Beach Landing Mural. Your company or family name will be presented in a highly visible location directly underneath the mural.
Beautiful Metal Plate on Ground – Outside South Side of the Museum
Trident Member Investment
$500,000
Your Trident Member Investment provides a weatherproof metal ground plate perfect for an engraved company or family name. It’s beautifully situated and available in perpetuity. Location near the Diver Statue on the South Side of the Museum.
Naval Special Warfare Today Wall – Level 2
Trident Member Investment
$250,000
This special exhibit will highlight the extensive and critical work of the Naval Special Warfare. Your company or family name will be placed on the wall to demonstrate your patriotism.
A Tribute to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Level 1
Trident Member Investment
$250,000
Your Trident Member Investment pays homage to the relationship forged by SEALs and NASA – from Apollo mission recoveries to international Space Station Commanders – and is presented to illuminate this often-overlooked part of SEAL history.
Navy SEALs and The Ships Named After Them – Level 1
Trident Member Investment
$250,000
Your Trident Member Investment will recognize ships of the U.S. Navy that are only named for individuals of honor. Visitors will learn which SEALs have vessels named after them and what courageous acts merited this reverence.
Unique Window Displays (3) – Inside One America Plaza
Trident Member Investment
$100,000
This Trident Member Investment offers to feature your company or family name beautifully etched on a brass plate and prominently displayed on the Window. Each investment is available for a five-year period and can be renewed.
Staircase Steps – 18 Steps Available
Frogman Member Investment
$50,000
This Frogman Member Investment offers to feature your company or family name etched in a unique manner on one stair face leading up to the second level.
Exhibition Gallery L-Shaped Cases (2) – Level 2
Frogman Member Investment
$50,000
This Frogman Member Investment offers to feature your company or family name beautifully etched on a brass plate and prominently displayed on a Case located in the Main Gallery underneath the SDV Installation on Level 2. Each investment is available for a five-year period and can be renewed.
The Power of Community
A big THANK YOU to Juli and Jim Gallagher (and daughter, Katie) for opening their beautiful home in Coronado, CA for a reception to introduce the Navy SEAL Museum to the community. Over sixty people gathered to learn more about the Navy SEAL Museum coming soon to San Diego. Special guests included the Mayor of Coronado, Richard Bailey and Coronado City Councilmembers, Mike Donovan and Casey Tanaka. The group also heard some amazing stories presented by our Chief Executive Officer, Rick Kaiser Master Chief SEAL, USN (Retired).
The Navy SEAL Museum is a dynamic, world-class initiative bringing the history and heritage of the Navy SEALs to life through interactive exhibits and artifacts while honoring the fallen and caring for these warriors’ families. Learn more about our Honoring our Heroes, Inspiring America campaign and be part of a legacy worthy of recognition, respect and support.
Special thanks to our hosts Daniel Levendowski and Chris Berka for opening their lovely home and providing exquisite food and beverages. The co-founders of Advanced Brain Monitoring, Inc. extended their enthusiastic support for the mission and made a generous donation. Special guest speakers included Museum Chief Executive Officer Rick Kaiser, retired Navy SEAL; Museum Board Chair Don McClure; Museum Director Jason Booher, retired Navy SEAL; and CBRE Executive Vice President Darren Morgan.
The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego enjoys receptions each quarter hosted by local community organizations, board members, and philanthropists to socialize and engage with America’s Finest City.
The energy was high at the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego reception December 13, 2022 at the San Diego Yacht Club. 60 people gathered to support the introduction of the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego. A special thank you to Kip Howard, Board of Director and Member of the San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC), for making this celebratory venue available.
Guests were treated to an inspiring presentation by retired Navy SEALs, a Virtual Reality Experience, and food and beverage provided by the SDYC Military and Community Appreciation Committee under the leadership of Lisa Record.
The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego has receptions hosted by various community organizations, board members, and local philanthropists each quarter for the purpose of meeting and engaging the community.
Many thanks to Jeff Bramstedt and Brian Tucker, co-owners of Tactical Air Operations, and to Skydive San Diego for hosting our most recent event. We would also like to express our gratitude to Protector Brewery for providing libations. Guests in attendance enjoyed a skydive demonstration–including a few Navy SEAL Museum San Diego board members and supporters who tandem jumped! We relish meeting our San Diego neighbors and friends as we continue to raise support for the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego.
The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego is so grateful to Jim and Heather Skeen for hosting us at the iconic La Jolla Beach and Tennis club for another wonderful opportunity to interact with the San Diego community. Our Executive Team shared the ongoing exciting evolution of the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego. Our most sincere gratitude to our hosts, Board of Directors, and enthusiastic guests in attendance.
On March 15, the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego was generously hosted by the Manchester Grant Hyatt San Diego in beautiful Downtown San Diego, California. Guests gathered to eat, drink, and learn more about the exciting evolution of this project. Patrick Gallagher of Gallagher & Associates shared his extensive experience and meaningful insights. We would like to extend our gratitude to our host, Board, and enthusiastic supporters.
Contact Information
Kim Rhinehelder | Director of Development and Capital Campaign
(619) 566-7956
kimrhinehelder@navysealmuseumsd.org
San Diego, California
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