Featured Events
Wednesday, August 19
Open your senses to the vibrant birdsong, fragrant flowers, and fascinating insects that call our region home. Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to in...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Saturday, August 22
Find us at the free, all-ages Pacific Pride Festival! The Museum and Sea Center will be present from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, sharing an original zine about local marine animal...
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday, August 29
Please note: This course is now at capacity.
Cover millions of years in this dynamic six-week field course! Geologist Sabina Thomas, Ph.D., brings the fundamentals of...
Cover millions of years in this dynamic six-week field course! Geologist Sabina Thomas, Ph.D., brings the fundamentals of...
10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Tuesday, September 1
It's a great time of year to be or become a Member! September is Member Appreciation Month, and we’re showing our gratitude for Members with the following special eve...
12:00 AM
Monday, September 7
Labor Day (Monday, September 7) is the last day to visit the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion this summer. Butterflies Alive! is a special exhibit that requires $3 tickets in add...
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Monday, September 7
Labor Day (Monday, September 7) is the last day to visit The Collectors: A Life in Lepidoptera in the John and Peggy Maximus Gallery.
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10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 8
Most adults hope to remain in their own homes as they grow older, but doing so successfully requires thoughtful planning. Whether you’re preparing for your own future...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9
Join National Geographic explorer and conservation photographer Krystle Hickman on a one-hour visual journey demonstrating what it’s like to spend a whole day beeing...
6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Saturday, September 12
This event is supported by the Santa Barbara Poetry Series and Gunpowder Poetry.
Join us under the oaks at the historic Coggeshall Bowl for a powerful afternoon of poetry....
Join us under the oaks at the historic Coggeshall Bowl for a powerful afternoon of poetry....
3:30 PM–4:30 PM
Saturday, September 12
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Muse...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
