Museum Events
Saturday, May 24
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! summer exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion on May 24, 2025. Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 28
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Audubon Society, leading the organization toward...
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Audubon Society, leading the organization toward...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 10
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive!
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, June 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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Friday, June 20
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
Saturday, June 28
Saturday, June 28, 2025 2:00–5:00 PM
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Join us to sip and savor 100+ of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splend...
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Join us to sip and savor 100+ of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splend...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday, July 11
Celebrate your support of nature and science as part of our extended family of Members. Check out our new Space Sciences exhibit a day before it opens to the general public...
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, July 12
Explore the solar system from the vantage point of our cosmic coast. Uncover the secrets of the tides, the seasons, and the phases of the Moon. Listen to the surprising sou...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, July 12
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, July 18
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
