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Dinosaur Safari June 26 at the Museum | Prehistoric Forest Museum Closed for Santa Barbara... June 27 at the Museum Santa Barbara Wine Festival® June 27 at the Museum Storytime at the Sea Center June 28 at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf
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Wine Fest Impacts the Museum - Go to Sea Center

Museum hosts sold-out Santa Barbara Wine Festival®

Visit Sea Center, open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Friday Museum guests, please excuse our outdoor setup activity. We will be closed Saturday and reopen Sunday at noon. Ticketholders, check your email for important tips. Sea Center open as usual all weekend!

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