Press Releases
June 26, 2025
Museum and Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) revealed first images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.
May 27, 2025
Over 80+ premier wineries and culinary vendors from the Central Coast offering guests a chance to sip and savor local excellence
May 9, 2025
Free expert talk about the responsibilities of settling a loved one’s estate plan, webinar offered Tuesday, May 13, noon to 1:00 PM.
Featuring Northern Trust Senior Relationship Advisor Ben Pringle.
April 24, 2025
On Sunday, May 4 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host Astro Fest, a day of special activities to celebrate astronomy, included with general admission.
April 18, 2025
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s twenty-fifth annual Mission Creek Gala: Flora & Fauna took place Saturday, April 12 at the Museum.
April 14, 2025
One of Santa Barbara’s summer favorites is in the running for the nation’s Best Butterfly Garden: the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (SBMNH).
April 11, 2025
A team of professional paleontologists and eager volunteers from the Museum and Sea Center recently excavated the skull and other fossilized bones of a small baleen whale from the Miocene Epoch.
April 3, 2025
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.
January 30, 2025
Honoring Michael Glassow, John Powell, Peter Sawyer, and Paul Wieckowski
January 23, 2025
A new exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History features the living art of Chumash basketry, a tradition with deep roots in the region.
October 10, 2024
From Saturday, September 28 to Sunday, October 13, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host its 6th Annual The Artist’s Table Art Show, a fundraiser for Museum education programs.
April 22, 2024
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s annual Mission Creek Gala: Mineral Masquerade took place Saturday, April 13.
January 31, 2024
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History hosted its Leadership Circles of Giving Dinner on Thursday, January 18 in Fleischmann Auditorium.
April 26, 2023
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s 23rd Annual Mission Creek Gala took place Saturday, April 15.
March 23, 2023
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host the region’s premier wine and food event on Saturday, June 24 from 2:00–5:00 PM.
February 9, 2023
Sales from books, rocks, folk art, and more support Museum collections and research
January 23, 2023
Honoring Elisabeth and Greg Fowler, Renee Grubb and Village Properties, and John O’Brien
September 19, 2022
On Saturday, October 29, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will transform into a magical circus of spine-tingling surprises for adults 21 and over.
September 15, 2022
August 11, 2022
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host a Museum Educator Open House on Monday, August 29, 10:00–11:30 AM for anyone interested in leading school groups on field trips at the Museum.
