Press Releases
January 23, 2020
This year the awards were presented to the Hind Foundation, Joan Seaver Kurze, Ph.D., and Fred Schaeffer.
January 3, 2020
The public is invited to a free community conversation on Sunday, January 26 from 3:00–5:00 PM to hear from local experts and discuss the impacts of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow.
January 2, 2020
SBMNH, SB Audubon Society, and UCSB Arts & Lectures welcome Dr. Kenneth Rosenberg to speak about his recent landmark study.
November 12, 2019
Annual fundraiser welcomes thousands of treasure-seekers to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
October 17, 2019
On Saturday, November 9, four local Chumash tribes will co-host a day of traditional Chumash activities and educational opportunities for their communities and the public.
September 30, 2019
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History was honored on Sunday, September 29 with the award for Santa Barbara Commons/Public Open Space.
September 18, 2019
From Saturday, September 28 to Sunday, September 29, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will feature 30 works from 11 local celebrated artists to raise funds to support Museum exhibits.
August 8, 2019
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host a Docent Open House on Monday, September 9 at 9:30 AM for anyone interested in becoming a docent.
May 23, 2019
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s 20th Annual Mission Creek Gala took place Saturday, May 18, and raised $445,000 for Museum education programs.
May 1, 2019
On Saturday, May 25, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will unveil two spectacular summer exhibits: Butterflies Alive! and Prehistoric Forest.
April 18, 2019
A unique opportunity to share an incredible experience this summer
February 13, 2019
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will again host the region’s premier wine and food event on Saturday, June 29 from 2:00-5:00 PM.
January 22, 2019
The annual event recognized the generosity of Leadership Circles Members and key donors who contributed to the success of the 2018 year.
November 6, 2018
Support the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, artisans, and fair trade for the holidays
October 16, 2018
Hosted by four Central Coast tribes at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
September 24, 2018
Second Phase of $20 Million Centennial Project Now Complete
August 30, 2018
The 30th Annual Santa Barbara Artwalk Artists of Inspiration Exhibition presented by the Museum League, will take place at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on September 22-23.
August 29, 2018
Following 12 months of renovations as part of the Museum’s $20 Million Centennial Project, the transformed Backyard and Nature Club House, and new Sprague Butterfly Pavilion will open September 22.
August 27, 2018
The Santa Barbara Audubon Society held a farewell celebration in honor of Eyes in the Sky (EITS) founder and Director Gabriele Drozdowski at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on August 26.
August 14, 2018
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host a Docent Open House on Monday, September 10 from 9:30-11:30 AM for anyone interested in becoming a docent.
