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Annual Members’ Party
Friday, May 29
Celebrate your support of nature and science! Join us for a fun and festive evening honoring our extended family of Members. Your community makes our work possible.
Enjoy l...
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, May 30 – Ongoing
Join us for 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 Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, May 31 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
A Natural History of Human Longevity
Monday, June 1
The evolution of human longevity remains a curious puzzle. Relying on the anthropological study of subsistence societies as an imperfect lens for gaining insight, UCSB Prof...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
World Oceans Day - Free Admission at the Sea Center
Saturday, June 6
Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf! Admission is free thanks to UCSB's Moeller Lab.
Join us for a day filled with fun opportunities to meet...
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, June 6 – Ongoing
Join us for 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 Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, June 7 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Science Pub: Investigating the Lithium Rush
Monday, June 8
Lithium has been described as “white gold,” the next oil, or a kind of savior from climate change. Consumers are buying electric vehicles with lithium-ion batte...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Sea Center Early Closure
Wednesday, June 10
The Sea Center will close at 4:00 PM on June 10 due to a private event.
Want to host your special event at the Sea Center? Check out our facility rental page.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Members-only Nights in the Butterfly Pavilion
Thursday, June 11 – Ongoing
Seeking a little tranquility at the end of a busy summer day? As a free added benefit of membership, celebrate summer’s golden hours surrounded by fluttering butterfl...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM