The Sembrick Companies

What The Sembrick Companies does

The Sembrich Companies operates a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum and cultural institution located in Bolton Landing, New York, on the shores of Lake George. Founded in 1924 as The Marcella Sembrich Memorial Association, Inc. (museum operations established 1937), the institution is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Polish soprano Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935), who performed in more than 400 Metropolitan Opera productions, and to interpreting the Golden Age of Opera. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes a studio and teaching cottage originally used by Sembrich, along with a collection of period costumes, memorabilia, and artifacts — including a rare "Queen of the Night" costume from Mozart's The Magic Flute.

The institution generates revenue through a diversified mix of earned and contributed income. Earned revenue includes event ticket sales ($20-$175), gala tickets ($175-$275), suggested museum donations ($5), retail merchandise ($3-$28 via an e-commerce gift shop), private event rentals, and a membership program. Contributed revenue includes general donations and grants from sources such as the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Town of Bolton. The organization operates seasonally (May through October) with a small core staff and runs an annual summer festival, international voice competitions in partnership with the Kosciuszko Foundation, Met Opera Live in HD broadcasts, and curated exhibitions. Long-standing partnerships with Opera Saratoga, The Hyde Collection, and Discovering Paderewski extend programming reach across the regional and international cultural ecosystem.

Name

The Sembrick Companies

Legal name

The Marcella Sembrich Memorial Association, Inc.

Website

https://thesembrich.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sembrich Companies operates a 501(c)(3) museum and cultural institution in Bolton Landing, NY, dedicated to preserving the legacy of soprano Marcella Sembrich and the Golden Age of Opera. It serves cultural tourists, opera scholars, and classical music enthusiasts through seasonal festivals, exhibitions, concerts, and educational programming on a National Register-listed historic property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural heritage museum and performing arts programming

NAICS

Museums (712110), Museums (71211), Historical Sites (712120)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI)

Keywords

• Opera museum
• Classical music festival
• Historic house museum
• Cultural nonprofit programming
• Music education outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton Landing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Tickets sold for summer festival concerts, films, studio talks, and special events. Individual event tickets range from $20-$175, with gala tickets at $175 and honorary committee at $275.
2. Museum Admission: Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support preservation and maintenance of the museum collection and grounds.
3. Retail Merchandise: Online gift shop selling books, CDs, coloring books, greeting cards, accessories, and artisanal items. Products range from $3-$28.
4. Membership Program: Annual membership supporting the organization with benefits including free event admission and priority seating.
5. General Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the 501(c)(3) organization, including one-time and monthly giving options. EIN 14-1468258.
6. Government & Foundation Grants: Funded in part by New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Town of Bolton, and other institutional funders.
7. Private Event Rentals: Private events including small weddings, engagement parties, and other gatherings held on the property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Sembrich operates a historic house museum dedicated to the legacy of Polish soprano Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935), complemented by an annual summer music festival with concerts and films, 4.5 acres of lakeside grounds on Lake George, an online gift shop, private event venue rentals, and an annual membership program. The organization presents concerts, museum exhibitions, Met Opera Live in HD screenings, and educational content while preserving irreplaceable opera artifacts including the conserved 'Queen of the Night' costume.

Product overview

The Sembrich is a cultural museum and music festival offering a unified experience combining historic museum exhibitions, an annual summer music festival, nature grounds, and educational programming. The core offerings center on the museum dedicated to Polish soprano Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935) and the 'Golden Age of Opera,' supplemented by the summer festival with concerts and films, The Met: Live in HD screenings, a gift shop, private event rentals, and membership program. The property encompasses 4.5 acres of lakeside grounds listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Museum Exhibitions Museum exhibitions showcasing the life and legacy of Polish soprano Marcella Sembrich, including costumes, fine art, photographs, and ephemera from the Golden Age of Opera. Open daily May-October 10 AM - 5 PM with a free admission policy and suggested $5 donation.
• Summer Music Festival Annual summer festival featuring world-class concerts, films, studio talks, and performances by renowned concert artists and musical scholars. The 2024 'A Century of Sembrich' festival featured over 20 events; the 2026 festival is titled 'Brava! Celebrating Women in Music.' Individual event tickets range from $20-$40, with Gala tickets at $175 and Honorary Committee at $275.
• The Met: Live in HD Screenings Co-screening of Metropolitan Opera Live in HD transmissions through a partnership with The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, NY, with pre-performance talks featuring artifacts from The Sembrich collection.
• Private Events and Venue Rentals Venue rental services for private events such as small weddings, engagement parties, and other gatherings on the historic 4.5-acre lakeside grounds on Lake George.
• Online Gift Shop Online retail store offering curated opera-themed gifts including books, music CDs, coloring books, greeting cards, jewelry, accessories, and artisanal items supporting the museum and local artists. Products range from $3 to $28.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program offering benefits including free or discounted event admission, priority seating, and access to member-exclusive events in support of museum operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully raised over $70,000 for conservation of 'Queen of the Night' costume
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Opera SaratogacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2024Partnership for joint programming including Juneteenth celebration with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis. Opera Saratoga General and Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum collaborated on the event featuring performers from their 2023 festival.
• The Hyde CollectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for screening Met Opera Live in HD transmissions. The Sembrich offers pre-performance talks featuring collection artifacts and staff presentations before screenings at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls.
• Wiawaka Center for WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for special lecture events. The Sembrich's 2026 exhibition 'A Cause For Singing' brought a lecture event to Wiawaka Center exploring the American Polish Relief Committee founded by Marcella Sembrich.
• American Alliance of MuseumsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional membership organization providing credibility and best practices for museum operations.
• Museum Association of New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState-level museum association membership providing networking and professional development.
• Greater Hudson Heritage NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeritage network membership providing conservation support and award recognition (GHHN Award of Excellence 2024).
• Opera AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational opera service organization membership providing industry resources and connections.
• Kosciuszko FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition held every three years in New York City, with first-place winners performing at The Sembrich.
• Discovering PaderewskiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since 2014 with festival in Lviv, Ukraine dedicated to Polish composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski, with cultural exchange programming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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