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| Founded: |
1916 by William Leon Dawson as “Museum of Comparative Oology.”
First buildings constructed at current site: 1922.
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| Location: |
Mission Canyon Campus: 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
A cluster of Spanish Revival-style buildings comprising 87,000 s.f. of space, set on 11 acres of riparian oak woodland along Mission Creek.
Ty Warner Sea Center: 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barabra, CA 93101
A modern 6,000 s.f. building located on historic Stearns Wharf, built on wharf space leased from the City of Santa Barbara.
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| Exhibits: |
Mission Canyon Campus:
- Nine halls of permanent exhibits, totaling 15,800 s.f.
- Two halls for changing exhibits (Luria & Maximus), totaling 2,700 s.f.
- Four outdoor exhibits: Blue Whale skeleton; Nature Trail; “Sukinanik’oy” ethnobotanical garden; Butterfly Pavilion.
Ty Warner Sea Center:
- 3,000 s.f. exhibit space, some of it flexible for temporary exhibit use.
Other Public Program Facilities:
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| Collections: |
More than three million artifacts and specimens in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, vertebrate and invertebrate biology, geology and paleontology, art, library, and archives. The collections are an archive of changes in nature and culture over time that preserves our natural and cultural legacy and constitutes an indispensable tool for natural history research. The collections are used by 14 Museum scientists and colleagues from around the world.
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| Research: |
The research conducted advances our understanding of the natural world and the human place within it. While focused mostly on local and regional questions, the research is conducted within a worldwide perspective and is of global interest. Results are disseminated locally and internationally through articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, papers presented at conferences, and presentations to general audiences.
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| Education: |
The Museum maintains a diverse set of educational programs for all age levels from pre-school children through adults and senior citizens. The high impact of the educational programs derives from the involvement of the Museum’s scientists and the power of hands-on nature experiences. The educational programs aim at generating a broad based understanding of nature and ecological systems, and producing scientifically literate citizens who are competitive in a globalized world.
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Attendance:
Members:
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- Mission Canyon campus attendance in 2009: 105,000
- Ty Warner Sea Center attendance in 2009: 65,000
- School attendance at both campuses in 2009: 29,000
- School children served off-site in 2009 through the Nature Collection lending library: ca. 45,000
5,200 members
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| Hours/Fees: |
Open daily from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (including most holidays).
- Museum Admission: Members free; non-members $10/adult (18–64), $7/senior (65+); $7/teen (13–17) $7; $6/child (2–12).
- Sea Center Admission: Members free; non-members $8/ adult (18–64), $7/senior (65+); $7/teen (13–17) $7; $5/child (2–12).
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| Governance: |
Board of Trustees, currently 28 members; three-year terms, once renewable.
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Staffing:
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46 full-time staff; 20-40 part-time, temporary staff.
950 volunteers
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| Funding: |
2009 operating budget: $5 million
Annual Reports
- Operating revenues: ca. 40% income from endowment
- 30% earned revenues (gate, membership dues, fees)
- 30% contributed revenues (gifts, grants)
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