Upcoming Events
Friday, May 27
This event is sold out.
Members get exclusive access to Butterflies Alive! in the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion before it opens to the general public.
Space is limited and...
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, May 28
Our beloved recurring summer exhibit, Butterflies Alive! opens to the public on May 28, 2022.
Walk through a beautiful garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter free...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday, June 10
Join us for a Members-only party to celebrate the opening of the dazzling summer exhibit Rare Earth. Experience the all-new exhibit a day before it opens to the general public...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, June 11
Come celebrate World Oceans Day at the Sea Center with free admission for all on Saturday, June 11!
Sponsored by the UCSB Associated Students Coastal Fund
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, June 11
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum a...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Monday, June 13
Take a freewheeling geology road trip down memory lane with the coauthor of Roadside Geology of Southern California. UCSB Prof. Emeritus Arthur Gibbs Sylvester, Ph.D., will re...
6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Tuesday, June 21
Are you looking for a fixed income stream, a tax deduction, and a way to leave a charitable legacy? A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a gift to the charity of your choice tha...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Saturday, June 25
This event is sold out.
Guests will sip and savor 100+ of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splendid summer afternoon in the Museu...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, July 9
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum a...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, August 13
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum a...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM