Museum Events
Tuesday, August 18 – Ongoing
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! Amateur and professional shutterbugs ages 16 and up are...
5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 1
It's a great time of year to be or become a Member! September is Member Appreciation Month, and we’re showing our gratitude for Members with special events.
Member Ev...
Member Ev...
12:00 AM
Saturday, September 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...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, September 13
Members are invited to attend our annual Member Appreciation Breakfast! Sip coffee or juice and enjoy donuts while relaxing with the dinosaurs in Prehistoric Forest along M...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Saturday, September 26
The Backyard will close at 1:00 PM for a private event on September 26.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Museum? Visit our facility rentals page.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Museum? Visit our facility rentals page.
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday, October 2
Registration for Nature Adventures™ fall and winter break camps opens at 3:00 PM on October 2! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Saturday, October 10
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, November 7
Celebrate the flavors of the season at the inaugural Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival, a new outdoor culinary experience for curious minds and locovores aged 21 and up....
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, November 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
Thursday, November 26
The Museum and Sea Center are closed on Thanksgiving.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
