Museum Events
Thursday, February 19
Since their initial discovery 30 years ago, exoplanets have revolutionized our ideas of what other solar systems are like. From worlds that rain glass to potential water wo...
5:00 PM–6:00 PM
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
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...
Not a Member yet...
3:00 PM–11:00 PM
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...
Members can...
3:00 PM–11:00 PM
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
Tuesday, March 31
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025...
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, April 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 Muse...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, May 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 Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, May 23
This seasonal summer exhibit returns Saturday, May 23–Monday, September 7, 2026!
Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen tropical butterfly species f...
Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen tropical butterfly species f...
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday, June 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 Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
