February 22, 2026 Date
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Museum Events

Free Admission at the Museum: SoCal Museums Free-For-All
Sunday, February 22
Enjoy the Museum's indoor and outdoor exhibits for free during the annual SoCal Museums Free-For-All on Sunday, February 22 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM! Connect with nature an...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Cocktails with a Curator: Sip & Sea
Thursday, February 26
Make a splash at this Members-only evening exploring the mysteries of the deep. Enjoy light bites and our signature ocean-inspired cocktail while chatting with Museum curat...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, February 28 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
How Maize Shaped History
Monday, March 2
Explore the cooking processes behind Mesoamerican civilization in this free public lecture presented by the Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society. Emily Johnson, M.A....
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Register Early for Summer Camps
Friday, March 6
Registration for Nature Adventures™ summer camps opens to Members at 3:00 PM on March 6! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
Not a Member yet...
3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Where the Hot Stuff Is: Volcanoes Beyond Earth
Friday, March 6
The planets and moons of the solar system are incredibly diverse worlds with histories both ancient and dramatic. Etched into their surfaces is a fascinating story of fire...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, March 7 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Register for Summer Camps
Friday, March 13
General public registration for Nature Adventures™ summer camps opens at 3:00 PM on March 13! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
Members can...
3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, March 14 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Star Party
Saturday, March 14
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...
7:30 PM–10:00 PM