Upcoming Events

Friday, April 25
The antique print exhibit Drawn from Nature: The Maximus Legacy opens to the public on April 25, 2025 and runs through September 7.
The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery...
The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Saturday, April 26
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

Saturday, April 26
The Museum and Sea Center will be part of the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park on Saturday, April 26. This is a large annual community event organized...
11:00 AM–5:00 PM

Saturday, April 26
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in your favorite spots at the Museum. Capture the magic of spring in this special place during a 20-minute mini photo session...
4:00 PM–5:20 PM

Sunday, April 27
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

Sunday, April 27
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in your favorite spots at the Museum. Capture the magic of spring in this special place during a 20-minute mini photo session...
4:00 PM–5:20 PM
Friday, May 2
Ultra–faint dwarf galaxies (UFDs) are ancient relics from the early universe, offering a unique window into the first generations of stars and the nature of dark matt...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM

Saturday, May 3
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

Sunday, May 4
Celebrate astronomy with space-themed fun for all ages! Enjoy science demonstrations by UCSB Physics Circus and the Museum’s Astronomy Programs staff. Talk with exper...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM