June 10, 2026 Date
Use filters to explore more

Museum Events

Storytime in the Backyard
Wednesday, June 24 – 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, follo...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
The Art of  Science: Drawing Butterflies & Moths
Thursday, June 25 – Ongoing
Join us for a drop-in community drawing session! Stretch your creative muscles and train your skills with guidance from education staff as you examine the antique scientifi...
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Dinosaur Safari
Friday, June 26 – Ongoing
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! Brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorite dinosaurs: where they lived,...
1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Museum Closed for Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Saturday, June 27
The Museum is always closed on the last Saturday in June for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®. 
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, June 27 – 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. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Santa Barbara Wine Festival®
Saturday, June 27
Sip from a commemorative wine glass‌ and enjoy wineries and food purveyors across the Museum’s beautiful outdoor spaces. This 21+ event is one of the Museum&rsqu...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Sunday, June 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. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Museum Opening at Noon
Sunday, June 28
The Museum opens at noon on the day after the Santa Barbara Wine Festival®. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope you can join us the day before for this belov...
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Dinosaur Safari
Monday, June 29 – Ongoing
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! Brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorite dinosaurs: where they lived,...
1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Wednesday, July 1 – 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, follo...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM