Member Appreciation Month Begins

At the Museum and Sea Center

September 1, 2025 / 12:00 AM

It's a great time of year to be or become a Member! September is Member Appreciation Month, and we’re showing our gratitude for Members with special events, discounts, and a campus swap with Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Not a Member yet? Join us today.

Campus Swap
SBMNH Members will enjoy complimentary access to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum throughout September 2025.* Pairs well with a visit to the Sea Center. Members must present a photo ID and a valid membership card to enter the SBMM.

Deeper Discounts
Members enjoy a 10% discount in Museum and Sea Center Stores year-round. In September, we offer these deeper discounts:

25% off branded drinkware and branded accessories
15% off apparel
15% off fabric tote bags

Member Events in September

Donuts and Dinos – Sunday, September 7, 9:00–10:00 AM
Our annual free Member breakfast, RSVP required.

Cocktails with a Curator featuring Schlinger Chair of Entomology Alex Harman, Ph.D. - Thursday, September 18, 7:00–8:30 PM
Free for Naturalist levels and above. $12 for Voyager and Adventurer levels, $14 for guests of Members. RSVP required.

Astronomy After Hours – Friday, September 26, 5:30–6:30 PM: Stay tuned for details on the cosmic topic.
Free for Members of all levels, RSVP required.

*SBMM members can visit the Museum or Sea Center in October.