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National Fossil Day: National Earth Science Week
Wednesday, October 14
Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet earth scientists and learn about rocks, fossils, and the planet. Al...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Geoscience for Everyone Day: National Earth Science Week
Thursday, October 15
Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet earth scientists and learn about rocks, fossils, and the planet. Al...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Geologic Map Day: National Earth Science Week
Friday, October 16
Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet earth scientists and learn about rocks, fossils, and the planet. Al...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
The Lunar Surface & Apollo: Astronomy After Hours for Members
Friday, October 16
Members, join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium! Each quarter, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation with a...
5:30 PM–6:20 PM
Dinorama Exhibit Opens to the Public
Saturday, October 17
We’re bringing back a fan-favorite exhibit: Dinorama: Miniatures Through the Mesozoic. The Museum’s paleontologists are curating a new incarnation wit...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, October 17 – Ongoing
Join us for some weekend fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyar...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, October 18
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate.
Meet us on East Be...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Sunday, October 18 – Ongoing
Join us for some weekend fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyar...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Whale of a Celebration
Friday, October 23
Join us at the Museum for a special evening celebrating the three-year anniversary of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area! Enjoy guest lecturer Sean Hastings, Pol...
6:30 PM–9:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, October 24 – Ongoing
Join us for some weekend fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyar...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM