Featured Events
Thursday, May 23
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Amy Tan, acclaimed author of many celebrated books including The Joy Luck Club and...
Amy Tan, acclaimed author of many celebrated books including The Joy Luck Club and...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, May 25
May 25 through September 2, 2024
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion every summer. Featuring a dazzling variety of more...
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion every summer. Featuring a dazzling variety of more...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, June 8
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 Museum Astronomy...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, June 16
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. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Friday, June 28
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday, June 29
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday, June 29
Join us in 2024 to sip and savor over 80 of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splendid summer afternoon in the Museum's oak woodland...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Thursday, July 4
The Sea Center closes at 3:00 PM on July 4 due to Independence Day street closures.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday, July 5
Fridays and Saturdays from June 28 to July 27 the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is staying open until 7:00 PM! Take advantage of our special hours to visit when you can beat the...
10:00 AM–7:00 PM