Schools & Teachers

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History offers experiential, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned school programs for elementary, middle school, and high school classes. The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is offering self-guided school visits of our interactive exhibits for school groups. We're excited to welcome you and your students to the Museum and Sea Center this school year!

Registration is now open for fall school field trips September 22–December 19, 2025.

Explore Museum Field Trips and read Museum Field Trip FAQ.

Explore Sea Center Field Trips and read Sea Center Field Trip FAQ.

Want to visit with a large group that isn't a school? Check out our groups page for information about self-guided group visits.