Museum and Sea Center open daily, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
April 21, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Drawn from Nature Opens to the Public
Friday, April 25
Drawn from Nature Opens to the Public
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...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, April 26
Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 26
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
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
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
Saturday, April 26
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
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
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
Saturday, April 26
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, April 27
Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
Sunday, April 27
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum
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
Ultra-faint Dwarfs: Galaxies in Evolution
Friday, May 2
Ultra-faint Dwarfs: Galaxies in Evolution
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, May 3
Storytime at the Sea Center
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
Astro Fest
Sunday, May 4
Astro Fest
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
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