Museum Events
Friday, May 29
Celebrate your support of nature and science! Join us for a fun and festive evening honoring our extended family of Members. Your community makes our work possible.
Enjoy l...
Enjoy l...
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, May 30 – 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
Saturday, June 6 – 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
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
Monday, June 15
Nature Adventures™ summer camps begin June 15! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
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...
This 21+ event is one of the Museum’s largest fundraiser...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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
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
Saturday, July 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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, August 1
The Prehistoric Forest and Sukinanik'oy Garden will be closed from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on August 1 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Interested in h...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
