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Museum Events

Botanical Printing Workshop with Latifat Apatira
Saturday, March 28 – Ongoing
Art lovers ages 15 and up are invited to join us for an intimate workshop with artist Latifat Apatira, whose elegant work is featured in The Living Print (now on view at th...
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
The Living Print Closed for Workshop
Saturday, March 28
The Living Print will be temporarily closed to host Botanical Printing Workshop with Latifat Apatira, one of the four contemporary printmakers featured in the exhibit....
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, March 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
Spring Break Camps Begin
Monday, March 30
Nature Adventures™ spring break camps begin March 30! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers
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...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, April 4 – 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
Spring Family Festival for Members
Saturday, April 11
Celebrate spring with a morning of hands-on, nature-inspired fun next to the dinosaurs! Enjoy creative outdoor activities for kids and families, including eco-printing, nat...
9:00 AM–10:30 AM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, April 11 – 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, 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
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, April 18 – 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