Museum Events
Friday, April 25
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...
The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, April 26
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
Sunday, April 27
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
Friday, May 2
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
Sunday, May 4
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
Monday, May 5
Most people interested in California’s Indigenous cultures are very aware of John Peabody Harrington’s important ethnographic and linguistic research with Chuma...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 7
Gather 'round for fun and floral nature journaling! Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to inspire mindfulness, attention, and connection to the natural...
3:30 PM–5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 7
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Award-winning photographer Paul Bannick will use his intimate yet dramatic im...
Award-winning photographer Paul Bannick will use his intimate yet dramatic im...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, May 10
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 Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Friday, May 16
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
